Network Engineer - FCAPS​/NetOps Tooling

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Network Engineer - FCAPS / Net Ops Tooling sites to design, implement, automate, and maintain LAN infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications and enterprise capabilities. The Network Engineer is responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing network operations using the FCAPS framework (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security). This role ensures reliable network performance, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement across enterprise network environments.

• Monitor network health using NMS tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Net Brain, Spectrum, Sev One)
• Detect, diagnose, and resolve network faults and outages and escalates critical incidents and support root‑cause analysis
• Document incident trends and corrective actions and assist with compliance audits and documentation
• Maintain accurate device configurations across routers, switches, firewalls, and controllers
• Track configuration baselines and network topology updates
• Support automation for configuration deployment and backups
• Monitor key network performance indicators (latency, packet loss, throughput)
• Identify degradations and optimize network performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure SLA compliance
• Recommend upgrades and performance enhancements
• Support security standards across all network operations and monitor for anomalies, unauthorized access, and policy violations
• Apply patches, updates, and remediation steps in coordination with security teams
• Maintain operational visibility across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud networking
• Work closely with engineering teams on incident resolution and long‑term improvements

Salary range: $ - $

• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred depending on program requirements).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience FCAPS framework and Net Ops workflows
• Experience with NMS tools (Solar Winds, PRTG, Cisco DNA, Net Scout, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, SNMP, Net Flow, Syslog
• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible) is a plus
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Relevant certifications preferred: CCNA, CCNP, Network+, JNCIA, or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, deployments, and technical activities.

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1

Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization;

we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.