Network Engineer (SME) - Junior - Mid

A Junior to Mid-level Network Engineer SME is sought for a full-time position in Charleston, SC. The role involves designing, deploying, and supporting the network infrastructure, including Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco routers, and virtual hosting infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of TCP/IP models, routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, and experience with network analysis tools. Key responsibilities include managing network devices, adhering to change management policies, and documenting projects. While a bachelor's degree and certifications like CCNA are preferred, a crucial requirement is the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. Experience with cloud technologies and government information assurance standards is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Attending planning sessions to understand business and technical requirements.
• Provides touch labor support for remote workers utilizing lab facilities.
• Adhering to and follow change management policies that facilitate a stable, well-documented network infrastructure that meets organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in weekly change management meetings.
• Documenting projects, support actions and other administrative artifacts to serve as reference material for fellow engineers and management.
• Ensuring incidents and service requests adhere to established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Pursing professional development opportunities through certifications, training, or conferences that enhance both technical and non-technical skillsets relevant to their role within the organization.
• Submitting written and verbal status reports as requested to management.
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network models and provide examples.
• Supporting physical infrastructure and adhering to ANSI/TIA-568 standards for copper and fiber
• Supporting and maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco CSR/ASR/ISR, and F5 Multiple functions.
• Supporting and maintaining for AD, TACACS, RADIUS.
• Understanding of BGP and OSPF routing technologies.
• Other experience includes network design, documentation, installation, operational support, and configuration of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, workstations, associated software tools, and cabling in a LAN environment.

* This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications :

• Must be able to obtain TS security clearance.
• Intermediate knowledge of networking and systems administration; and the ability to troubleshoot problems
• Experience with TCPDump, Wireshark and analyzing network traffic.
• Knowledge and experience working with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and associated technologies preferred
• Proven skills in discussing and planning application architecture with cross-functional application, business, technical teams and third-party vendors.
• Should be capable of organizing, tracking and managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Preferred applicants will also be familiar with government information assurance standards including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, IAVAs management, auditing and accreditation processes.

Preferred:

• Technical writing skills.
• Other experience writing network documentation, installation guides.
• B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or 3 years related experience.
• Experience with a virtual infrastructure environment (VMware, Red Hat, etc.)
• Experience or desire to learn and work with Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, and Oracle.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• 8570 Compliant / CCNA OS cert

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.