Network Engineer

Network Engineer II

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer II to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position.

As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment. Your effort will go towards dramatically increasing the warfighter's effectiveness. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative and dynamic team and want to make a difference for the warfighter, then we would love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement complex network solutions that drive innovation
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve advanced network issues quickly and efficiently
• Optimize network performance and security to meet the highest standards
• Mentor junior network engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering growth
• Participate in strategic planning to shape the future of our network infrastructure
• Provides technical expertise in the management of a public and/or private network such as Internet protocol (IP) networks, wide area networks (WANs), and public switched telephone networks
• Plans, designs, installs, maintains, monitors, analyzes, troubleshoots, modifies, and supports network communications systems to provide maximum performance and availability

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent education and years of experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols like BGP, OSPF, and VLANs
• Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS
• Experience in multi-level security networks including cross-domain solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP or equivalent
• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of automation and scripting tools like Python or Ansible
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Project management skills to lead initiatives from start to finish
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical projects

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.