Job Description

Job Title:       Network Engineer – Level II
Location:       MacDill Air Force Base – Tampa, FL (on-site) (on-site)
Supporting:  The Defense Health Agency (DHA) **Secret Security Clearance**

Overview

CompTech is seeking a Network Engineer – Level II to support the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of network services and systems. This position is responsible for helping ensure network infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and optimized to support current and future operational requirements.

The Network Engineer – Level II will apply intermediate-level network engineering knowledge to support network operations, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and incorporate appropriate security measures into network designs and solutions.

Scope of Work

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, operate, and maintain network services and systems.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability and assist in identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, configuration, and performance problems.
• Incorporate appropriate security measures into network designs and configurations to help protect systems and data from cybersecurity threats.
• Support the configuration, administration, and maintenance of network infrastructure and associated technologies.
• Evaluate current network requirements and assist with planning for future network capacity, performance, and operational needs.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, operational risks, and potential areas for improvement.
• Support network upgrades, implementations, and configuration changes.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and follow established technical and security procedures.
• Coordinate with technical teams and other stakeholders to resolve network-related issues and maintain reliable network operations.
• Perform other network engineering and operational support activities as required.

Experience, Education, and Certification Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in network engineering, network administration, network operations, or a closely related discipline demonstrating the required level of proficiency.
• Hands-on experience supporting the planning, implementation, operation, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting of network services and systems.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting network performance, connectivity, and reliability.
• Experience applying network security principles and incorporating security measures into network environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of current and future network infrastructure and operational requirements.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree and/or applicable equivalency of four (4) years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred / Relevant Certifications: One is required for consideration.

• Commercial baseline certification examples include:
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Additional certifications related to networking, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies are a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance

Salary:

• $78,000 - $83,000 plus full Benefits, PTO, 401k+