Network Engineer (Junior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Catalyst Operations & Analytics
- Location
- Onsite (Northern Virginia, Virginia)
- Compensation
- $95k - $125k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Catalyst Operations & Analytics seeks a Junior Network Engineer to support mission-critical network operations for government clients. The role involves configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure while maintaining security standards.
Skills
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Position Summary
Junior Network Engineers support the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure in support of the customer's requirements, working as members of a network operations team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Junior Network Engineers assist with implementation of routing and switching changes, support Tier I/II troubleshooting of connectivity and performance issues, and help maintain accurate network documentation. Junior Network Engineers are expected to build foundational networking depth while contributing reliably to the stability of mission-critical network operations.
Requirements
US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 0-3 years of relevant professional network engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/CAN) configuration and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VPN)
- Exposure to network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Brocade)
- Basic understanding of network security principles and secure design practices
- Working toward or holding DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) certification
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a network operations team