Network Engineer

T-Rex is looking for a fully cleared Network Engineer to work on a program in the Columbia, Maryland area in support of the Intelligence Community.

• Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues.
• Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.
• Monitors data or voice system networks for messages, alarms, or issues, activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface, confirms accuracy, determines severity, and initiates resolution as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard procedures, escalates when necessary, and researches issues to determine if problems may be resolved using predefined procedures.
• Resolves basic issues, documents results, and communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or elevate the problem.
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures, identifies issues or problems, resolves them as appropriate, and escalates when necessary.
• Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules.
• Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk).
• Interfaces with users and/or network vendors.
• Can follow detailed work instructions.

• Two (2) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology from an accredited college (two (2) additional years of network engineering experience may substitute).
• Experience with installation and configuration of network devices such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies (SONET OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, and protocols such as MPLS, BGP, and VPNs.
• IAT Level II baseline certification per DoD 8570.01‑M.
• TS/SCI polygraph clearance.

• CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, an annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment, and other benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.