[Remote] Network Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RCG, Inc. is a federal contracting company dedicated to delivering technology solutions for government missions. They are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure in a fully remote environment, while also collaborating with teams to maintain reliable network operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations
- Support LAN, MAN, and WAN environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related networking technologies
- Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure reliable operations
- Analyze network traffic and recommend performance improvements and capacity planning solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network hardware, software, and connectivity issues
- Perform network upgrades, equipment installations, configuration changes, and system enhancements
- Support systems engineering activities related to network design, integration, implementation, and operational support
- Assist with the evaluation, testing, and deployment of new networking technologies and software solutions
- Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot issues and coordinate problem resolution during outages or degraded performance
- Support infrastructure modernization projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
- Monitor enterprise network environments and respond to operational issues in a timely manner
- Support day-to-day network operations, including hardware, software, and connectivity troubleshooting
- Participate in root cause analysis and recommend long-term corrective actions
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, and engineering teams to ensure reliable network services
Skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
- Minimum 6 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure
- Experience supporting LAN, MAN, and WAN environments
- Experience with enterprise routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring tools
- Experience troubleshooting complex network hardware and software issues
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching, VPNs, DNS, and network security fundamentals
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote engineering team
- Experience supporting federal government network environments
- Experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies
- Experience with F5 load balancing solutions
- Experience with AWS networking services
- Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools
- Familiarity with ITIL service management practices
- CCNA
- CCNP
- CCIE
- CCDP
- CCSP
- JNCIP
- F5 Certification
- AWS Networking or Cloud Certification
- ITIL Foundation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development, technical training, and career advancement
- Flexible remote work environment
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