Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 91,600.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Evaluation
Technical Support
Modeling
Data Security
Firewall
Antivirus
Backup Administration
Information Systems
Network Operations
Capacity Management
Computer Hardware
Interfaces
Testing
Network
Level Design
Computer Science
Systems Engineering
Information Technology
Network Security
Management
DoD
Security Clearance
Security+
Customer Engagement
Cisco Certifications
GSEC
SSCP
Network Design
Network Engineering
Linux
Red Hat Linux
Java
Law
Health Care
Insurance
Training

Job Details

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
  • Designs and implements computer and information networks.
  • Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
  • Researches and recommends network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Implement data security systems such as firewalls, virus protection software and data backups.
  • Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems network operations.
  • Troubleshoots network performance issues.
  • Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
  • Monitors and responds to technical control network hardware and software problems.
  • Interfaces with vendor service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
  • Manages the testing, installation, and support of network communications systems.
  • Performs system-level design and configuration of products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Network Security Management, or a related field.
  • Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
  • ship required.
  • IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
  • At least five (5) years of experience in: Network design and implementation. Knowledge of network engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.
  • Extensive experience in Linux-based systems.
  • Previous experience working in classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems.
  • Programming skills (RedHat, Java).

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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