Network Engineer

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA 22448

Salary Negotiable (Depending on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits

Flexible Start-Date – Immediate Opening

The Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and managing network configuration consistency. The Network Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.

Responsibilities include:

• Must have a strong background in Network switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.

• This position requires strong communication skills and strong technical writing capability.

• Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks.

• Experience with network routers and switch configuration experience. Environment includes Artysen, Cisco, Mellanox and Asante switches. 

• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance. 

• Perform network modeling and analysis. 

• Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives. 

• Enforce policies for standardizing systems.

To qualify, you will need:

• DOD Secret Security Clearance

• CompTIA Security+CE or equivalent active IAT level 2 certification

• 3 years of professional experience in networking, IT, or other related fields.

• Familiarity with researching communication networks 

• Must have strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. 

• Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports. 

• Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management. 

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.