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Jacobs Junior to Mid-Level Network Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia
Knack Works is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Junior to Mid-Level Network engineer to support the design, implementation and maintenance of our network infrastructure in the Chantilly, VA office. The role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in routing, switching and firewall technologies who enjoys designing and developing technical networks.
Duties/Task and Responsibilities
Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement and test features and functionality to support Knack Works’ high performance computing products
Interact with customers to gather requirements and help develop use cases
Assist in the design and planning of network communication systems
Provide specification documentation and detailed schematics for network architecture
Develop and define techniques and tools to support the most efficient solution to meet program needs
Conduct testing of network design and implementation
Maintain and provide technical expertise in all areas of hardware (network and computer), software interconnections, and interfaces such as routers, firewalls, switches, bridges, gateways, etc.
Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and security issues
Upgrade and implement improvements to the entire network system for the supported programs
Support LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and basic QoS configurations
Perform hardware installation, cabling coordination, and device turn-ups
Maintain accurate network documentation, including:
Network diagrams and drawings
IP addressing schemes
Device configurations and inventories
Follow change management and implementation best practices
Collaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed
1 to 4 years of hands-on network engineering or network support experience with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or related field
Solid understanding of:
Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP basics)
Switching technologies (VLANs, STP, trunking)
Firewall concepts and rule management
Experience with installation and implementation of network hardware
Familiarity with common networking vendors (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.)
Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication and collaborations skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Experience with LAN/WAN operations and protocols
Experience working in development and operational networking environments
A current active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a polygraph exam
Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ CE certification within the first 6 months of employment
Experience with LAN/WAN operations and protocols
Experience working in development and operational networking environments
A current active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a polygraph exam
Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security + CE certification within the first 6 months of employment
Desired Requirements:
VMware vSphere configuration and maintenance experience
A valid CompTIA Security+ CE certification
Network certifications (CCNA, Network+, or equivalent)
Experience with:
VPN technologies (site-to-site and remote access)
Wireless networking
Network monitoring tools
Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure or similar)
Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site environment
What We Offer:
Opportunity to grow into a senior network engineering role
Hands-on exposure to real-world network projects
Supportive team environment with mentoring
Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package
Training and certification support
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