Job Description
Network Engineer 0
Location: Columbia, MD (On-site)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000, depending on health benefit selections
About Vanquish: Vanquish Inc. provides technology consulting services and managed services to government organizations. Our team consists of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in delivering innovative solutions to meet our client's needs. We cultivate the right people, skills and technologies to help organizations solve and conquer their technological challenges.
Position Overview: Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues.
Responsibilities: - 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 escalate 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: - Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Education/Experience: 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.
- Certifications: An IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required
- Desired Certifications: CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
- Required Skills: 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. 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.
Compensation & Benefits: - Health Plan for Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k, 6% Match, Immediately Vested
- 3 Weeks Paid Leave
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
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