Network Engineer

Overview The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the organization's network infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability and performance of the network. The Network Engineer works to maintain network reliability, resolve issues promptly, and collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that networking systems support the organization's operational needs. Network Engineer will monitor equipment, update configurations, and repair equipment as necessary. Work Location: Washington, DC Work Arrangement: Onsite Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. Maintain documentation of network architecture and configurations. Extract network configuration reports as needed. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. Assist with performing system upgrades and patches. Provide escalation technical support and incident resolution to include field operations support. Assist in planning and executing disaster recovery and backup strategies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT or related field of study or equivalent relevant experience plus 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer. Active Secret Clearance or equivalent. Strong technical expertise in network engineering including firewall management, data center setup, and multicasting. Strong experience with Cisco products and tools including Cisco ISE. Ability to manage complex network environments. Preferred certifications and training (or similar equivalents): Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Microsoft Certifications and Applied Skills Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Formal installation and programming training for current versions of CCure and Genetec CompTIA Network+ CompTIA A+ Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Formal SharePoint Certifications or demonstrated experience ITIL Foundations Benefits Competitive salary: $120,000.00 - $128,000.00 Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution) Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement Exercise Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Collaborative and dynamic work environment Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds. Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Equal Opportunity Employer Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-HH1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Edgewater Federal Solutions