Network Engineer

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our employees, to our customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Provides assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks;
Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents;
Implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment;
Analyzes network characteristics (e.g. traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput), troubleshoots problems and recommends procurement of and/or modifications to network components

• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide support for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies
• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components
• Coordinate with the system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations with minimal down time
• Facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN and LAN design.
• Implement specific network solutions to supp
  01t server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
• Lead large effo1ts of dynamic requirements and scale
• Work with System engineers and cross organizational teams to define requirements.
• Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators

Ten (10) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years’ experience with the following Network Tools;
Whats Up Gold and Netflow. Three (3) years’ experience with the following SIGINT Tools;
Common View/Max View, Triton, and TUMMS.

We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit, People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room…