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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This role is 100% on-site.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Providing network security support to Navy operational and training networks focused specifically on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN)
Ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity to customers and sites by planning and executing the installation of new capabilities, as well as operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise managed networks including support of multiple network enclaves across classification levels
Identifying and analyzing systems requirements, developing and maintaining system applications and security, developing and maintaining network configurations, as well as developing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan
Serve as the primary technical authority and SME for all aspects of microwave data link design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.
Lead the planning, design, and engineering of complex microwave radio networks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
Conduct detailed link budget analysis, path profiling, frequency planning, interference analysis, and capacity planning for new and existing microwave links.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network operations, field technicians, project managers, and vendors, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of microwave solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred
Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) requirements with current baseline and Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications
Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (ex. CompTia Sec+)
Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, and applications; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and related hardware; network architecture and infrastructure; local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management; network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods
CCNP Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or other related field
Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution
Familiarity with cloud-based network management platforms for microwave systems.
CCIE Certification
Clearance Requirements:
Must hold an active Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
The projected compensation range for this position is $105,900.00-$177,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
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