Network Engineer

Agile Defense

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent certification required.
  • 4-8 years of experience in network engineering or administration.
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure devices and cabling standards.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and manage network equipment such as routers, switches, and servers.
  • Configure and optimize network devices to improve performance.
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures for network systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues related to network connectivity and performance.
  • Install and maintain operating systems on network infrastructure devices.
  • Monitor network usage and capacity to ensure optimal functioning.
  • Implement security practices and patch vulnerabilities to protect information.

Benefits

  • Typical office environment with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for training and certification to enhance skills and qualifications.
  • Support for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Requisition #: 1674

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Norfolk, VA

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Cloud+ or, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Job Description

  • Operate and manage network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, and transmission media.
  • Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches.
  • Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
  • Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.
  • Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software.
  • Monitor network capacity and performance.
  • Patch network vulnerabilities to safeguard information.
  • Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
  • Implement and test network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
    Establish and maintain network security practices.
  • Analyze network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.
  • Develop and validate network security measures.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and changes.


Education and Background

  • BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, OR Software Engineering

OR
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

OR
  • WarU DCWF 441 Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate Playlist
  • DISA (441) Training DCWF Network Operations Specialist
  • NEC 723B Journeyman Communications Course (JCC)


Years of Experience

4-8 years

Required Skills

  • Network Engineering
  • Network Administration


Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

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