Jr. Network Engineer

FedTec Overview:

FedTec is a Woman-Owned Small Business with headquarters in Reston, VA. However, FedTec is more than just a company – we are a dedicated team of visionary individuals who understand the power of transformation. With our unwavering commitment to innovative technology and forward-focused methods, we empower government agencies to fulfill their missions successfully with our capabilities in Digital Transformation, and Cyber Security. Our strategy is rooted in in-depth advising and a unique shoulder-to-shoulder mission experience, all geared towards enabling our clients, their agencies, and every American to thrive. We use the same approach as our employees, building meaningful and lasting relationships to meet their evolving needs and help them grow. We are excited to welcome you to our family.

Job Description:

Job Title: Jr. Network Engineer

Clearance: Top Secret

Certification: DoD 8140 Compliant (CND, Net+, or higher)

Role Summary: FedTec is seeking a skilled Junior Network Engineer who will support the sustainment and administration of DISA's OSS Legacy Systems network infrastructure. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role assists in maintaining the availability and security of routers, switches, firewalls, and network services across classified and unclassified environments. This role will perform routine updates, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to documentation and reporting requirements while developing technical expertise in a mission-critical DoD environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with sustainment of OSS Lab and production network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Support the implementation of patches, firmware updates, and DISA STIG requirements under supervision of senior engineers.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to senior staff for resolution.
• Help maintain OSS Network Services such as AAA, DNS, NTP, Syslog, and storage.
• Document system configurations, connectivity diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Assist with firewall sustainment activities, including configuration changes and support for technical refresh efforts.
• Participate in testing updates and changes in lab environments prior to production deployment.
• Support compliance and accreditation activities by running STIG scans, collecting data, and preparing remediation notes.
• Contribute to transition-in/out activities by maintaining inventories, process documentation, and password listings.
• Prepare draft reports and updates for senior review in accordance with contract deliverables.

Basic Qualifications – Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 5+ Years of experience
• Additional relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis
• Basic knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (IP addressing, routing basics, VLANs).
• Exposure to DISA, DoD environments, or network security compliance a plus.
• Experience with system documentation and ticketing systems preferred.
• Strong interest in learning advanced network engineering and sustainment.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and escalate issues appropriately.
• Good troubleshooting skills for common network incidents.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a team and take direction from senior staff.
• Minimum Citizenship Status Requirements: US Citizen

When You Join FedTec, You Are Joining a Family We take pride in our work and the true and transparent relationships we build with our employees and partners. Just as you would do for your own family, we prioritize your safety, health, and happiness. That is why we've created the FedTec Total Well-Being program, offering benefits like:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
• Financial Security: 401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.
• Life & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and Prepaid Legal services.
• Recognition & Growth: The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.
• Fitness & Wellness: The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach, personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where advancement is based on merit, skills, and contributions.

If you feel that your qualifications, talents, and values align with our culture, we welcome you to apply by submitting your resume today

• No Agencies Please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70, $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Network+ (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person