Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces. Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph). Capabilities 3 Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management. 3 Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information. 3 Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools. 3 Provide input to the design of the organizations network and mission architecture. 3 Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies. 3 Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components. 3 Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements 3 Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate. 3 Configure and maintain organizations network diagrams and accreditations. 3 Oversee the support to all network equipment. 3 Develop designs of the organizations network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements. 3 Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers. 3 Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations. Required Qualifications 3 TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph 3 A Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. 3 In lieu of a Masters degree, a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of eight (8) years. 3 In lieu of a Masters or Bachelors degree an additional six (6) years experience providing Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing and Switching)) may be substituted for a total of 12 years. 3 Certifications: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required. The Benefits Package 3 Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employees gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. Additional benefits include: 3 Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs. Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: 3 A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA) 3 Vision and Dental 3 Life and AD&D Benefits 3 Short and Long-Term Disability 3 Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances 3 Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services Company Environment & Perks 3 Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 3 Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 3 Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS 3 Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 3 Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually. $55.32 - $92.67 an hour Pay Range: $55.32 - $92.67 per hour* Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.