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Network Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst Operations & Analytics
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Chapel Acres, Fairfax, VA

Salary

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Junior Network Engineer position involves supporting the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure as part of a network operations team.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, along with 0-3 years of relevant professional network engineering experience.
  • The role requires US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, with no exceptions.
  • Salary details are not explicitly mentioned, but candidates should possess foundational networking knowledge and skills in troubleshooting, as well as familiarity with routing and switching protocols.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential for success in this position.

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



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