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Why WWT? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! What is the Government Services Team and why join? Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems. What will you be doing? WWT is seeking a Network Engineer to support our Government Services team located in multiple locations within the US. The customer locations would include Scott AFB, IL; Hill AFB, UT; Fort Meade, MD. This position will focus on Engineering and design while also supporting Tier 1-2 network escalations within a customer's global network environment and integration field teams. REQURIEMENTS: • Assist and coordinate new implementations of the Network stack, and assist the installation of network equipment with partners, clients, and relevant stakeholders • Strong technical expertise in service provider and Enterprise Routing and Optical is required • In-depth knowledge of designing multi-vendor complex Routing and Switching networks • Ability to troubleshoot large enterprise networks • Strong knowledge of service provider network methods, protocols and technologies such as: o Routing [Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)/Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)/(Multi‐Protocol (MP)‐BGP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)/Virtual Private Network (VPN)/Multicast/ Policy Based Routing (PBR)] • Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) [Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), Internet Protocol version 6n(IPv6), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Layer 1nthrough Layer 7 (L1‐L7), Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE)] • Experience in team concepts and driving network designs • Ability to explain technical concepts, give clients guidance and vision about the solution • Experience with network topology modeling analysis • Forward thinking with technology solutions like automation and SD-WAN • Perform market research, develop Bills of Materials for Government consumption. Ability to work independently, self-starter required • Proven experience working with Network Management and Analysis tools • Perform analysis of each new infrastructure design, and inform all stakeholders of the applicable risks • Provide technical input on the Networking needs of all software and hardware used in the customer's environment, which includes, in part, products by Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena, Thales, etc., and the integration of new Networking products • Provide secure, reliable, and high performing configurations of the Network environments • Document Network architecture, including network port connectivity, and design choices of the associated applications (Low Level Design, High Level Design) • Provide technical guidance and leadership to other network Engineers within the team QUALIFICATIONS: • Secret Security clearance • 6+ years minimum experience in Network Engineering • Associate's degree in information technology or related field • Vendor Associate or higher-level network certification • Experience with network engineering and design • Experience with network operations and site integration • Other industry product experience and certifications preferred. Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/public-sector https://www.wwt.com/government-services Preferred locations: Scott AFB or Fort Meade Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $150,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: • Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email .