Location/Remote: Hybrid Remote in Washington, D.C. 20005 (i.e., 3 days onsite/week)
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent / Full-time
Compensation: up to $110k base/year (depending on experience)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, and supplemental health insurances (e.g., Aflac) for all W-2 employees (and their families, if needed), 401(k)
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Network Engineer to join our growing IT team. You will play a key role in supporting our network infrastructure, ensuring its smooth operation and security. You will gain valuable experience working with Cisco routers and switches, implementing core network configurations, and assisting with troubleshooting tasks.
Responsibilities:
Assist senior network administrators with the configuration and management of Cisco routers and switches
Implement and maintain network configurations using Cisco IOS/CLI, focusing on routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP)
Participate in network troubleshooting activities using Cisco IOS/CLI commands and network analysis tools like Wireshark
Understand the principles of access control lists (ACLs) and be familiar with firewall, IDS/IPS concepts
Work with change control processes to ensure proper documentation and approval for network modifications
Assist with the implementation of network patches to maintain system security and stability
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in a network support/analyst, or similar role
Active, or previous, CCNA certification is required
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model, IP addressing, subnetting)