Network Engineer - Poly Req'd

The Patriot Group

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Certification in computer networking (CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+).
  • Five years of experience with network devices like routers and switches.
  • Five years of experience in network protocols and security principles.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate engineering performance of EW equipment.
  • Provide technical support for the Program Office.
  • Perform technical tasks related to networking equipment and devices.
  • Ensure network security through firewall configuration and encryption.
  • Travel approximately 10% of the year to support operational needs.

Benefits

  • Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia.
  • Diverse work environment with a focus on security and risk management.
  • Opportunity to work on specialized operations and intelligence projects.
Full Job Description
Network Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location: Herndon, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI W Poly

Shift: Day

Travel: 10%+

We are looking to hire a Network Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. This position reports to the Program Manager.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the following:

The Junior RF/Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for the Program Office. Their primary function is to carry out technical tasks and evaluate engineering performance of EW equipment for the Program Office. The Sponsor anticipates travel to be approximately 10 percent of the year to CONUS locations.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or a related field), from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Relevant certification in computer networking, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or CompTIA Network+
  • Five years of experience working with network devices, including routers, switches, firewall, and load balancers.
  • Five years of experience in network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP
  • Five years of experience applying network security principles, including firewall configuration, access control, and encryption
  • Five years of experience in briefing preparation, presentation, and delivery of verbal and visual reports to both technical and non-technical audiences


Required Security Clearance:
  • TS/SCI W/Poly


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience related to networking, installation, testing, and maintenance of both fixed-site and mobile UAS and RCIED platforms.
  • Experience with the installation of systems at domestic and overseas facilities utilizing fiber optics, Ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
  • Service in the foreign field to include hostile, austere, and denied areas and conflict zones.


Physical Requirements:

This position requires lifting, standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.

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