Network Engineer

Network Engineer 0

Location: Columbia, MD (On-site)

Clearance Required: Active

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000, depending on health benefit selections

About Vanquish: Vanquish Inc. provides technology consulting services and managed services to government organizations. Our team consists of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in delivering innovative solutions to meet our client's needs. We cultivate the right people, skills and technologies to help organizations solve and conquer their technological challenges.

Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues.

• Resolve routinenetworkproblems; operatenetworkanalyzers, WAN test equipment, andnetworksimulators
• Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures.
• Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or elevate problem.
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary
• Activates/deactivatesnetworklines according to established schedules.
• Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (firstlevelis help desk).
• Interfaces with users and/ornetworkvendors.
• Can follow detailed work instructions.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Associate's degree inengineeringtechnology from an accredited college is required. Two (2) years of additionalnetworkengineeringexperience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.
• Certifications: An IATlevel
  
  II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required
• Desired
  
  Certifications:
  
  CompTIANetwork+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
• Required Skills: Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc. Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc. Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc.
• Other Requirements: Experience with installation and configuration of any levels ofnetworkdevices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus.

• Health Plan for Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k, 6% Match, Immediately Vested
• 3 Weeks Paid Leave
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability