Network Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst
Vienna, VA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$95,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol Networking Hardware Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Routing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Wide Area Networks Computer Network Operations Juniper Information Technology Cisco

Job description

Junior Network Engineers support the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure in support of the customer’s requirements, working as members of a network operations team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Junior Network Engineers assist with implementation of routing and switching changes, support Tier I/II troubleshooting of connectivity and performance issues, and help maintain accurate network documentation. Junior Network Engineers are expected to build foundational networking depth while contributing reliably to the stability of mission-critical network operations.

Requirements

US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions), * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 0-3 years of relevant professional network engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, * Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/CAN) configuration and troubleshooting

  • Familiarity with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VPN)
  • Exposure to network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Brocade)
  • Basic understanding of network security principles and secure design practices
  • Working toward or holding DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) certification
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a network operations team

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