Network Engineer

Network Engineers

CTC Group is seeking Network Engineers, levels 1-3, to perform network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks; analyze design, specifications, and related documents; implement communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment. Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans of module, unit, subsystem, and systems.
• Install and configure new network and telecommunications systems hardware and software.
• Determine compliance and accreditation of network and telecommunications systems.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain VoIP phone systems, including phone units, voicemail, and call manager systems.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain Plain Old Telephone (POTs) phone systems, including phone units, voicemail, switches, infrastructure and related telecommunications trunk circuits.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain Video Teleconference (VTC) systems and video recording/viewing/distribution systems.
• Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Monitor network and telecommunications system performance and respond to anomalies and issues according to documented procedures.
• Build, test, deploy, and ship network and telecommunications systems.
• Identify and document workaround solutions for network and telecommunications systems incidents.
• Identify, design, test, deploy, and document solutions for network and telecommunications problems.
• Design, test, verify, and document network system backup methods and procedures.
• Design, build, integrate, test, document and deploy network and telecommunications systems for deployment
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) TDMA IP-based satellite systems.
• Conduct Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) session performance analysis and problem isolation.
• Assess, evaluate, test, and apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes; verify and document methods and procedures to apply them.
• Conduct network and telecommunications system incident and problem investigation and diagnostics
• Create and maintain network and telecommunications systems diagrams and configuration documentation; provide network configuration management.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptographic devices, and routers to optimize performance and ensure the desired security posture is attained and maintained.
• Design, configure, test, install, and implement network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, tunneling, IP Security, network address translations, network security, firewall contexts, load-balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN acceleration, and monitoring.
• Analyze network and telecommunications system logs and identify potential issues.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of experience in Network Engineering disciplines with a high school diploma.

Level 1 Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Certification in routing such as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• Shall have "Security+" related certification.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Ten (10) years experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• 3+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
• Certification in routing such as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• Shall have "Security+" related certification.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• 7+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
• Certification in routing such as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• Shall have "Security+" related certification.

Pay Information

The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development. The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000 - $200,000. #CJ

Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.