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Network Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
United States, Maryland, Gaithersburg
Feb 19, 2025

Network Engineer
Location

US-MD-Gaithersburg
ID

2025-2206


Category
IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type
Full-Time

Remote
No

Clearance Required
Secret



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.
  • US Citizenship 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 $78,100.00/Yr. - USD $164,300.00/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

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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