Anacostia, DC · Information Technology · $76,000 - $109,250
Are you ready to grow as a Network Engineer? Antero Technology Services is looking for a proactive person with a TS/SCI clearance to join our Enterprise Network Engineering Team. Your team provides voice, video, and/or data communications network services to worldwide customers so they can support mission critical operations. You’ll design and specify network upgrades for network hardware, circuits, and management tools. You’ll support capacity planning, Tier 3 operations, and special projects. You’ll develop process scripting and application health monitoring automation to make your systems robust and reliable across the global enterprise.
Your Place in Our Team
We’re a small business which means you make a big difference with our team. We offer full company-paid health plans, time off, retirement, and other financial benefits. Our culture thrives on learning, and our professional growth program helps pay for your advancement. We encourage leadership growth too, and we’ll help you build and lead a team of your own. If solving a complex routing problem is what gets you up in the morning, you are the right person for this position!
What you’ll be doing
Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
Assist in the design and implementation of network systems, tools, hardware, and software
Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
Assess network utilization: suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
Perform Tier 3 packet capture analysis and troubleshooting of performance issues
Participate in resolving network outages and provide After Action Reports (AARs) upon resolution
Use Putty, SMC, GEM, Splunk, Wireshark, HPNA, HP NNMi, Netscout, and various other tools to manage infrastructure
Participate in engineering projects or upgrades when needed
Assist in the development of network technical documentation, policies, and procedures
Interface with vendors to ensure proper performance of tools and software packages
What you’ll need to have
TS/SCI with CI Poly, or willingness and ability to be cleared
8570 IAT Level II Certification (typically Security+)
Must have at least one CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-ENT or similar network certification
High School+9 years; Bachelor’s+5; Master’s+3
Experience with WAN circuit technologies (T1; DS3; OC-3; OC-12; OC-192)
Working knowledge of network technologies and protocols including Trunking, VTP, Layer 2 & 3 Port-channels, Spanning-Tree, Port-Security, HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, BGP, and MPLS, BFD
Knowledge of Hierarchical Network design and Multi-layer network design for troubleshooting
Knowledge of network monitoring using SNMP protocol and system logging
Knowledge of Cisco Voice and Conferencing technologies
Experience programming and troubleshooting KG-175A, KG-175D, and 10G encryptors
Engaging communications style with customers, peers, and support teams
Strengths you’ll bring to our team
Passion for learning and professional growth
Eagerness to help customers, peers, and juniors
Taking ownership to do the right things right
Building trust by delivering results that make a difference
Comfortable communicating good news, bad news, challenging opinions, and innovative ideas