- Catalyst Operations & Analytics
- Northern Virginia, NT
- Full-Time
- 63 days ago
- $95,000 – $125,000
Network Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required.
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Network Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:Junior network engineers needed to support enterprise network infrastructure for a customer with TS/SCI with Polygraph requirements.
- The Person:The person will configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, support routing and switching changes, help with Tier I/II connectivity and performance issues, and maintain network documentation.
- Requirements:The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, 0-3 years of relevant professional network engineering experience, and TS/SCI with Polygraph.
About the role
Position Summary
Junior Network Engineers support the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure in support of the customer's requirements, working as members of a network operations team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Junior Network Engineers assist with implementation of routing and switching changes, support Tier I/II troubleshooting of connectivity and performance issues, and help maintain accurate network documentation. Junior Network Engineers are expected to build foundational networking depth while contributing reliably to the stability of mission-critical network operations.
Requirements
US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 0-3 years of relevant professional network engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/CAN) configuration and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VPN)
- Exposure to network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Brocade)
- Basic understanding of network security principles and secure design practices
- Working toward or holding DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) certification
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a network operations team

