Network Engineer Level 1 with Security Clearance - Fort Meade, United States - Gridiron IT Solutions

Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a Network Engineer L1 local to Ft. Meade/Columbia, MD.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI FULL SCOPE POLY The job duties of the Network Engineer are as follows:
Follow standard operating procedures for the Connectivity Operations Team, including the use of ticketing systems and documentation
Support network upgrade projects or initiatives
Replace failed networking components as needed
Support end-user connectivity needs
Support the installation, maintenance, operation, and security of the LAN infrastructure and network devices
Manage access to network segments and resources in compliance with network access policies
Update and refresh hardware, operating systems, and software to provide needed functionality and security
Abide by change and configuration management standards

Required Clearance:
TS/SCI with poly (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required. Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.

Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus.

Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc. Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc. Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc. Must be 8570 Compliant AND have CCNA Certification
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; periodic work in tight areas.