Network Engineer
By Light Professional IT Services
Cape Canaveral, FL
American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) are hiring dedicated and talented IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract. EWOCS provides reliable high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for the Guardians, Airmen, and Government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base. Be a part of the team that delivers excellence in national missile defense, human space flight, space launch, and combat rescue!
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements self-healing networks
- Maintains overall functionality of networks.
- Troubleshoots routing, switching and multicast faults
- Configures and troubleshoots RADIUS, SYSLOG, NTP, OSPF, Auto-RP
- Monitors network load balancing, route cost patterns, overall system health, etc. and advises on need for potential upgrades or reconfigurations
- Identifies the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities
- Periodically reviews SIEM alerts as they relate to overall system status
- Hardens networking infrastructure as appropriate, balancing customer Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
- Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate, providing proper documentation and/or justification to A&A personnel
- Provides on-site technical and operational support in the installation and operation of any/all telecommunications equipment
- Conducts site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g. telecommuncations, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support)
- Mentors other IT personnel as needed
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
- Experience designing and implementing self-healing networks
- Expert understanding of Cisco and/or Juniper technologies
- Expert understanding of networking protocols
- Experience in cross-platform networking environments
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
By Light 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, and Military Leave)
By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.