Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next.

Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry.

Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.

CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force.

Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training / analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Position Overview : Functions as hardware / software site lead of a multi-platform, multi-OS, multi-network environment.

Position location is Fort Meade, MD and full time on-site.

Responsibilities : Performs IT and network configuration support activities for military exercise planning, training, and execution related to live, virtual and constructive simulation systems and technologies.

Plans and supports required / requested system related upgrades, resolves hardware, software and networking problems using approved system administration tools and practices, works with system OEM’s to resolve system issues and challenges.

Maintains and implements security patches, software and hardware. Documents required system administration tasks to meet information assurance accreditation and security standards.

Prepares technical reports and related documentation and provides management updates on information technology concerns within the organization.

Performs system backups and recovery as required. Prepares and delivers presentations and briefings.

Required Experience / Qualifications :

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college and 4-year specialized experience in computer system administration.

AA or Vocational School degree in a related field

8 years' experience related to the functions described in the job description may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Special Requirements / Security Clearance :

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Salary Range : Salary Minimum : $105,000, Salary Maximum : $135,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions.

In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Benefits Overview :

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.

Our benefit package includes :

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.