NETWORK ENGINEER - JUNIOR WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Cognosante
Elizabeth City NC 27906 US
Security Clearance required: Public Trust Do you want to make a difference? Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people's lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference? Come Join Our Team Work with our US Coast Guard Client on Network engineering tasks. The Aviation Logistics Center is the hub for the Coast Guard aviation support, which includes the missions of aviation depot level maintenance, structural engineering, spare parts warehousing, and information service needs. This site provides Aviation Logistics that enable Coast Guard mission execution, including: Depot Level Maintenance, Engineering, Supply, Procurement, and Information Services. What is the position? Under supervision performs a variety of network engineering tasks which are broad in nature and are concerned with the design and implementation of integrated networks, including personal, hardware, software, and support facilities and/or equipment. Installs; configures and maintains software in a client/server networked environment. What will I get to do? * Install local area networks (LANs) as well as wide area networks (WANs.) Selects, orders, and installs equipment at Customer field sites. This activity includes the installation of infrastructure and equipment, operating systems, and user software, as well as maintenance and exercise support.
* Install infrastructures including routers, hubs, and interconnections.
* Assists in providing technical documentation to support installation activities.
* Assists with Customer on-site surveys.
* Participates in the preparation of drawings and reports documenting and recording on-site activities. Interfaces with customers, end users and team members for site activities as directed.
* Performs systems checkout/test and introductory training as required.
* Perform trips to customer sites for installations, surveys, and audits. What qualifications do I need? * Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
* Required Certification: IAT-II Level/. One of the following CompTIA certifications: SEC+ , CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND or SSCP. MUST be current.
* A Bachelor's degree in an IT related field OR at minimum A.A/A.S. in related IT field
* Ability to work onsite daily at the US Coast Guard site in Elizabeth City, NC. * Two (2) years' experience as a Network Engineer and has performed similar duties listed within the functional responsibilities section above.
* Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities. Candidates not meeting the required qualifications will not be considered. What additional characteristics will help me thrive? * A proactive self-starter who is a good team player, with a great attitude and performance to match is a huge plus. What We Offer Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that: * Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees
* Support employee retention and attraction
* Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office Compensation $60,422.60 - $90,633.90 The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante's total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. What We Promise Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter wherethey're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply theirskills and experience to work toward a greater good. We foster a winning culture of solutioncreators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.And we invest in thenext generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplacethat prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Your safety during your job search is important. Recruiting communications will always be sent through one of the following corporate domain emails (@cognosante.com or @accurate.com). We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at
* Install infrastructures including routers, hubs, and interconnections.
* Assists in providing technical documentation to support installation activities.
* Assists with Customer on-site surveys.
* Participates in the preparation of drawings and reports documenting and recording on-site activities. Interfaces with customers, end users and team members for site activities as directed.
* Performs systems checkout/test and introductory training as required.
* Perform trips to customer sites for installations, surveys, and audits. What qualifications do I need? * Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
* Required Certification: IAT-II Level/. One of the following CompTIA certifications: SEC+ , CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND or SSCP. MUST be current.
* A Bachelor's degree in an IT related field OR at minimum A.A/A.S. in related IT field
* Ability to work onsite daily at the US Coast Guard site in Elizabeth City, NC. * Two (2) years' experience as a Network Engineer and has performed similar duties listed within the functional responsibilities section above.
* Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities. Candidates not meeting the required qualifications will not be considered. What additional characteristics will help me thrive? * A proactive self-starter who is a good team player, with a great attitude and performance to match is a huge plus. What We Offer Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that: * Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees
* Support employee retention and attraction
* Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office Compensation $60,422.60 - $90,633.90 The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante's total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. What We Promise Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter wherethey're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply theirskills and experience to work toward a greater good. We foster a winning culture of solutioncreators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.And we invest in thenext generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplacethat prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Your safety during your job search is important. Recruiting communications will always be sent through one of the following corporate domain emails (@cognosante.com or @accurate.com). We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at