Network Engineer L2

Job Description Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer Level 2 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area . At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions. Click "Apply Now" and take the next step toward joining the Jovian Concepts team! CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time. The Network Engineer will perform all network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces. The Level 2 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities Optimize end-to-end system performance and data-flow management. Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information. Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools. Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture. Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies. Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components. Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements. Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate. Configure and maintain the organization's network diagrams and accreditations. Oversee the support to all network equipment. Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements. Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers. Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations. Requirements CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time. Qualifications A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. In lieu of a Master's degree a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a total of 8 years. In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree and addition six (6) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing and Switching)) may be substituted for a total of 12 years. Certifications: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required or ability to obtain within 6 months from start date. Desired Skills The ideal candidate for this position must have significant Cisco and Arista Configuration and sustainment experience. Familiar with Latte 'Art and supporting STE/STN and SSP compliance for those devices. Required to travel as needed and be on-call for Operational systems. Benefits In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best! Our benefits include: GreatHealthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirstBlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged healthsavings account available with two options and up to 100% employercontribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employeesand family. AmazingRetirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5%annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching oradditional employee contribution required! GenerousPaid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours forcompany-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave FantasticEducation Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employeespursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible forfull up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance. WE DON'T STOP THERE - ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Termand Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four(4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts' anniversaryrecognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employeeand family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Buildevent and Holiday Party extravaganza. Disclaimer : Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits, eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those generally described and are subject to change at the company's discretion. Jovian Concepts Inc