Network Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions

$80K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in a related field
  • Knowledge of Internet Protocols and network security
  • Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT II certification and relevant networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor IT personnel, providing guidance and training
  • Configure and support the IT network environment, including servers and routers
  • Troubleshoot complex application and network issues systematically
  • Plan, install, configure, and test network equipment
  • Define and enforce IT policies and procedures
  • Report on IT network status and identify trends
  • Monitor and optimize IT network performance
  • Analyze and document IT systems throughout their lifecycle
  • Develop security measures for network access and control
  • Collaborate on integrated solutions that meet customer requirements

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
  • Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Healthy Work-Life Balance
  • Training & Development
Full Job Description
In this role, you will design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge hardware systems, leading the technical facets of a multi-disciplinary project team.

Clearance
Current active TS/SCI clearance

Requirements

Essential Functions:
  • Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel to include mentoring, development and training.
  • Serve as subject matter expert and configures and supports the IT Network environment consisting of servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices.
  • Systematically troubleshoot technical issues and/or complex application, system, and/or network issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency
  • Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment
  • Define IT policies and procedures
  • Provide feedback and reports to management on the status and availability of the IT network to ensure proper function and identify positive and negative trends
  • Maintain IT network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning.
  • Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation for performance, stability, interoperability and systems thru the system life cycle issues.
  • Apply methods and techniques to assist in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.
  • Secure IT network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation IAW DoD standards.
  • Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions to meet customer requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field preferred
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in related field
  • Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, data and network security
  • Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II AND relevant certifications, such as CCNA,CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
  • Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • Healthy Work-Life Balance.
  • Training & Development.

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