Network Engineer 2

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Network Engineer 2 to join our dynamic team in the Fort Meade, Maryland area.

The Network Engineer supports the performance, reliability, and configuration of enclave networks and systems. This role monitors, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves network and system issues across LAN/CAN/WAN environments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to restore service and maintain operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise networking architecture, experience coordinating incident resolution, and familiarity with cloud and automation concepts.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate hardware, software, and other network-related problems to ensure availability and performance.

- Provide technical expertise for the performance and/or configuration of enclave networks and supporting systems.

- Perform general LAN/CAN/WAN administration and support, including:

  - Switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers

- Schedule, coordinate, and execute firmware upgrades and hardware migrations in accordance with change management practices.

- Coordinate with responsible users, system owners, and external organizations to drive timely resolution of network or system incidents.

- Support DNS services, including configuration and maintenance of BIND.

- Perform Linux-based operational and troubleshooting tasks using common command-line utilities.

- Support AWS cloud environment activities, with emphasis on EC2 and VPC fundamentals (connectivity, routing, and troubleshooting).

- Contribute to operational efficiency through scripting and automation; Ansible experience is a plus.

Required Skills

- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise network environments (LAN/CAN/WAN).

- Proven ability to troubleshoot network/system issues and coordinate incident resolution across multiple stakeholders.

- Familiarity with:

  - AWS (particularly EC2 and VPC)

  - DNS/BIND

  - Linux command-line operations and troubleshooting

Preferred Skills

- Familiarity and/or hands-on experience with:

  - Cisco IOS

  - F5 BIG-IP

  - Palo Alto hardware and software

- Experience with scripting and automation, especially Ansible.

- Experience designing and planning new network environments.

Education/Experience Requirements For CNE2:

  - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field and six (6) years of experience in a similar role; or An additional six (6) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree; or An Associate’s Degree plus an additional four (4) years of relevant experience. Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+ or CCNA)

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.