Telecommunications Network Engineer 0

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer in Maryland to maintain and sustain existing networks, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing routine maintenance. The role requires DoD-compliant expertise, TS/SCI polygraph clearance, and experience with WAN technologies and multiple network devices.

You will interface with users and vendors, follow detailed work instructions, and participate in maintaining secure, resilient communications for defense-related

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required.
• Associate's degree in engineering technology required; two additional years may substitute for the degree.
• Experience with installation and configuration of network devices (firewalls, switches, routers, cabling; Cisco/Brocade/Juniper) is a plus.
• Experience with WAN technologies (SONET OC3/OC48/OC192, DS3, T1, etc.).
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.
• IAT level II DoD baseline certification required at start.
• Desirable: CompTIA Network+, CCENT/CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Resolve routine network problems using analyzers, test equipment, and simulators.
• Monitor networks for alarms; activate scripts; determine severity and initiate resolution.
• Troubleshoot problems using scripts; escalate as needed; research issues via predefined procedures.
• Document results and communicate alarms or issues and actions taken.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and escalate when necessary; activate/deactivate network lines as scheduled.
• Perform first- and second-level problem determination (help desk).
• Interface with users and network vendors.
• Follow detailed work instructions

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

2 years experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Cisco devices

Brocade devices

Juniper devices

Taclanes/KG-175

Job description

Synergy ECP is looking for a Telecommunications Network Engineer to provide maintenance and sustainment of existing networks.

Responsibilities Include

• Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators
• Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures
• Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalates problem
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary
• Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules
• Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk)
• Interfaces with users and/or network vendors
• Can follow detailed work instructions

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required
• Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required. Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree
• Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus
• Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc.
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.
• Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc.IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required at time of start
• Desired: CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent

Clearance Required

• Must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance

About Us

Formed in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.