Network Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
83K-146K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Implements, maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, routing, switching, firewall, and VPN infrastructure. Configures Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent equipment and supports protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. Performs technical investigations, testing, design documentation, reports, and presentations while collaborating with senior engineers on complex projects. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent technical or military training, seven years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and possible travel to remote work locations.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure. This role works independently on day-to-day operations while collaborating with senior engineers on complex projects. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of networking experience and a strong understanding of enterprise routing, switching, security, and network operations.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
  • Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
  • Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character
  • Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
  • Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
  • Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
  • Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems
  • Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
  • Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Configure and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
  • Deploy and troubleshoot Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent networking equipment.
  • Manage routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
  • Configure Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel/LACP, and trunking.
  • Support VPN technologies including IPSec and SSL VPNs.
  • Perform firewall policy implementation and NAT configuration.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer II must possess the following qualifications:

  • Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
  • Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning/organizational skills

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $83,200.00 to $145,600.00 annually.
Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

JENG17; JCORP12

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in engineering or another technical discipline, or formal academic, vocational, or military training
  • Minimum of 7 years of technical or professional experience in networking or the specialty field
  • Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles
  • Familiarity with related engineering fields
  • Practical knowledge of engineering test methods and practices
  • Ability to perform routine to complex engineering procedures and modify standard test procedures or equipment work instructions
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Experience configuring and maintaining enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent networking equipment
  • Experience managing OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP routing protocols
  • Experience configuring VLANs, STP, EtherChannel/LACP, and trunking
  • Experience supporting IPSec and SSL VPN technologies
  • Experience implementing firewall policies and configuring NAT
  • U.S. citizenship

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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