Network Engineer Level 1

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Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

 

Markon's partner company is looking for a Network Engineer to support our Fort Meade Customer.

• Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Manage and troubleshoot multi-vendor network infrastructure, including Cisco ISO and Arista EOS environments.
• Monitor and optimize performance for IPv4/IPv6 networks.
• Analyze and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools, including Wireshark.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and integrity of network systems through routine monitoring and testing.
• Collaborate with system administrators and security teams to ensure seamless integration between network and host systems across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Provide support for network upgrades, patching, and migrations as required.

• TS/SCI with Active Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering).

• 7+ years of professional experience in network engineering or a related discipline.

• Proficient with Cisco ISO and Arista EOS network operating systems.

• Strong knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking protocols and architectures.

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred:

• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Arista ACE).
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Experience in enterprise or government IT environments.

USD $90,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.