Network Engineer

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Experienced
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Job Summary:

JCS Solutions has a need for a Network Engineer to join our growing Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. The DES program is a highly demanding mission and requires expert technical and professional management to support DISA's enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. You will be supporting a large and complex IT discovery, design, and migration effort towards a Single Service Provider model for the Department of Defense. This role will include discovery, analysis, and design activities required to migrate common IT services from multiple large-scale DoD agencies into DoDNet.  This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

What’s in it for you: 
  • Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.  
  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.  
  • Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.  
  • A robust benefits package: 
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
    • Life insurance  
    • Short-and-long term disability  
    • Paid time off (PTO)  
    • 401k retirement plan with employer match 
    • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program  
    • And more! 
What you will do:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
  • Designing, maintaining, and operating Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), Wireless, Internet connectivity, and Network Security
  • Maintain existing network equipment, installing new equipment in plant environments.
  • Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
  • Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
  • Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
  • Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
  • Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
  • Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
  • Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements.
  • Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption,
  • Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
  • Must have flexible working hours to be available to support team when needed to include: occasional on call support (typically one week at a time every two months) or additional hours based on mission need.
  • Technically strong and able to make quick, sound decisions. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.
What you will bring:
  • SECRET DoD Clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start (Sec+).
  • Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, ACL, NAT, Policy Based Routing, SDWAN, QoS, high availability, VoIP, Wireless, DHCP, DNS
  • Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience
  • Excellent analytical capabilities including creative problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Committed to documentation and organization efforts.
  • Capable of multitasking while working in a constantly shifting environment with many moving pieces.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines with minimal direction at times.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

 How you will wow us:
  • Knowledge of proper procedures, techniques, tools and equipment used to install, maintain and repair wireless communications systems and subsystems. Knowledge of electronic and wireless theory including digital, analog, and circuitry.
  • Proficiency with Cisco IOS or other IP/transport network protocols and general practices. Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice Services.
  • Expert Knowledge of IP principles.
  • Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: Cisco routers, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco switches, KG175.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: Science Logic, Catalyst Center, Ansible tower.
  • CCNP Enterprise certification preferred
  • Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs
  • Implementing network security controls like firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
  • Configuring routers, switches, and other network devices with security best practices.
  • Implementing and managing security patches and updates.
  • Configuring and managing firewalls, VPNs, and other security appliances.
  • Tuning security devices for optimal performance and security.

JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.

We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.

JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.

Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
 
  • Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
  • Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
  • Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
  • Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
  • Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
  • Stewardship: Careful management of something entrusted to us.
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