Principal Network Engineer (Rockville)

Position Summary

The Principal Network Engineer position involves planning, designing, installing, configurations, troubleshooting and supporting enterprise security, storage, voice and data networks. Works predominantly with Cisco and Dell equipment, and other vendors as required. Serves as a project leader on various technical initiatives as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and preparing budgets and forecasts for IT projects and vendor contracts.
• Responsible for provisioning, deployment, configuration, and administration of many different pieces of network and security-related hardware and software. These include firewalls, routers, switches, security appliances, various network-monitoring tools, and virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Responsible for configuring, maintaining and monitoring storage systems
• Responsible for ensuring the network voice and data environment is functioning properly
• Responsible for mentoring team members as appropriate
• Participates within the IT team to resolve Help Desk tickets
• Develop, document and maintain standard operating procedures and production configurations
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Act as technical liaison between clients, customers and vendors to resolve issues
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements within existing technologies
• Occasional night-time and weekend work
• Participate in departmental on-call rotation
• Assist with disaster recovery operations
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support via telephone and remote access
• Additional specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Experience And Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Ability to lift / move light to moderately heavy equipment is a must.

Compensation Summary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $101,400 to $154,650. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidates knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

Benefits Summary

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO / AA STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.