Network Engineer Associate

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Network Engineer Associate to support network infrastructure operations with focus on configuration management, monitoring, system integration, and ticket resolution under guidance of Referral and Senior Engineers across DHA enterprise.

Requirements

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and 3 years OR Technical/Vocational certification and 5 years
• 4-5 years’ relevant technical experience.
• Proficient in normal networking protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, SNMP
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS and network device configuration
• Understanding of 802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.11, and communication standards
• Experience with SolarWinds, monitoring tools, and network management platforms
• Basic network security: firewall rules, VPN concepts, IDS awareness
• Cable testing, OTDR, and network diagnostic tools
• Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet familiarity
• Windows, Active Directory, basic UNIX/Linux skills
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Routed/switched LAN environment operations

Benefits

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.