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EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions.  We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable agencies to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Intelligence Community needs. 

As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your skills in network design and architecture to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.  

You'll apply your knowledge in network architecture as you join our team of problem-solvers to help modernize our mission critical infrastructure. 

Your knowledge of emerging technologies will come in handy as you help optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in Cisco hardware, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.  

Grow your career with us as we help secure our nation's defense.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role
• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, or VPN
• Experience with configuring and managing network devices
• Experience with network topologies, including LAN, WAN, and cloud networks
• Experience with network performance analysis and troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption technologies
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or Nagios
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS Diploma or GED

Nice if You Have:

• 15+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree
• Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or similar

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $72.12 to $110.58 per hour.  The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch's total compensation package for employees.