Job Requirements
Washington, DC
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$70,000 - $105,000
Job Description
Overview
VTG is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support U.S. Army network infrastructure modernization. The candidate will support the operation of VTG's engineering and integration lab located in Washington, DC, while assisting with the planning, staging, testing, deployment, and training activities supporting U.S. Army network modernization efforts.
What will you do?
The engineer will work closely with Government and contractor engineering teams to configure, test, validate, and deploy network infrastructure solutions including routing, switching, voice, security, and wireless technologies. This position combines lab-based integration activities with occasional travel to Army installations to support implementation efforts, operational testing, and customer training. The lab is intended to support configuration validation, equipment integration, transition planning, troubleshooting, and training activities.
Do you have what it takes?
Preferred Qualifications
*Position contingent upon contract award*
VTG's estimated starting pay range is $70,000-$105,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VTG is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support U.S. Army network infrastructure modernization. The candidate will support the operation of VTG's engineering and integration lab located in Washington, DC, while assisting with the planning, staging, testing, deployment, and training activities supporting U.S. Army network modernization efforts.
What will you do?
The engineer will work closely with Government and contractor engineering teams to configure, test, validate, and deploy network infrastructure solutions including routing, switching, voice, security, and wireless technologies. This position combines lab-based integration activities with occasional travel to Army installations to support implementation efforts, operational testing, and customer training. The lab is intended to support configuration validation, equipment integration, transition planning, troubleshooting, and training activities.
- Support day-to-day operation of the network integration and test laboratory.
- Configure, stage, and validate routers, switches, and associated network infrastructure.
- Build and maintain representative network environments used for testing, troubleshooting, and training activities.
- Participate in engineering reviews, design validation, and implementation planning efforts.
- Develop network configurations, implementation procedures, test plans, and technical documentation.
- Conduct system integration testing and support troubleshooting activities prior to STIG / field deployment.
- Support Army customer training events following implementation activities.
- Travel to Army installations to assist with network deployments, cutovers, testing, and operational demonstrations.
- Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and implementation teams to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate configuration records and support configuration management processes.
- Provide technical recommendations to improve deployment efficiency and operational readiness.
Do you have what it takes?
- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure environments.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco-based routing and switching solutions.
- Working knowledge of: TCP/IP, LAN/VLANs, Routing Protocols, Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, network troubleshooting methodoliges, network monitoring tools.
- Experience supporting network installation, migration, or modernization projects.
- Ability to read and understand network diagrams and engineering documentation.
- Experience developing technical documentation and implementation procedures.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in both lab and field environments.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Willing to travel 25-40%
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA Certification
- Top Secret Clearance
- Experience supporting DoD or Army network environments
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst, ISR, Nexus, or similar technologies
- Experience with firewall technologies
- Experience supporting wireless deployments
- Familiarity with STIGs, cybersecurity compliance, and network accreditation processes
- Experience conducting customer training or technical knowledge transfer sessions
- Experience supporting installation, integration, and testing activities in operational environments
*Position contingent upon contract award*
VTG's estimated starting pay range is $70,000-$105,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
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