JOB TITLE: Secret Cleared Network Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Hampton VA
WAGE RANGE*: $65 HR TO $68 HR
JOB NUMBER: RQ176079

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills: Communication Network, Data Communication Networks, Networks, Telecommunications Network
Certifications: CCNA Routing and Switching - Cisco Systems, CompTIA - Security+
Experience: 5 + years of related experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for their Air Force customer in Hampton, VA. The Air Defense Communications Service program and its employees have the responsibility of maintaining 99.999% availability for the DoD/Air Force Air Defense Communications Systems, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

How a Senior Network Engineer Will Make an Impact:

Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks
Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Active Secret clearance (TS eligible)
Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive 8140.01 and 8570.01-M or otherwise stated in individual task order.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA) (Highly Preferred)
Enterprise Level Network Experience
Onsite in Hampton, Virginia
BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.