Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues.
• Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators
• Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures.
• Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalate problem.
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary
• Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules.
• Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk).
• Interfaces with users and/or network vendors.
• Can follow detailed work instructions.

Requirements

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Two (2) YOE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc.
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.
• Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc.

Education:

• Associates degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required.
• Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associates degree.

Preferred:

• CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent

Salary range:

$70,983.00 $75,807.00