Job Title:Senior Network Engineer Department: Federal ITS Reports to: Federal Director, ITS Office: Columbia, MD Work Location: Hybrid Job Summary:The Senior Network Engineer installs, maintains, and evaluates complex Voice over IP, network systems and communication infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable operations. This role troubleshoots advanced network issues, supports network architecture and design initiatives, and conducts feasibility and cost analyses for network enhancements and implementations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Support network implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software.
- Support VoIP implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
- Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
- Support security hardening and implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and installation guides.
Requirements/Qualifications: - Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant networking or systems engineering experience.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Advanced knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, and security technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network and infrastructure issues.
- Ability to support network optimization, implementation, and customer-facing technical solutions.
- Additional Competencies/Requirements
- Candidates must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Must be able to travel up to 50%.
Salary:The salary for this position ranges between $130,000.00 and $145,000.00 USD. This range represents Owl Cyber Defense Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as relevant work experience, geographic location, education, training, certifications, key skills, internal equity, market data, and other job-related considerations. Compensation will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. This position is also eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan.
Benefits:Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Employees may also choose from a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs. Specific benefit plan details, employee contribution rates, eligibility requirements, and other program information will be shared during the hiring process.
