The Network System Engineer is responsible for providing designs and integrating new technologies into communications and network infrastructures while transitioning and migrating networks and developing network addressing schemes. The engineer serves as a senior technical expert for all supported networks, identifying mission hardware and support solutions while ensuring efficient delivery of contract capabilities.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the following requirements regardless of level:
Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance at the time of proposal submission and be able to attain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access by the issuance of the contract.
Must be willing to undergo and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI Poly).
Must obtain/retain a government background investigation commensurate with position requirements.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a CCNP Routing and Switching certification
Must possess strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with military personnel, leadership, and technical teams.
Network/Systems Engineer II requirements:
Must possess one of the following IAT Level II certifications: GSEC, or Security +CE, or SSCP, or CCNA Security.
Must possess one of the following certifications: CCNA or CCENT with five (5) years of experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting networks.
Network/Systems Engineer III Requirements:
Must possess one of the following IAT Level III certifications: CISA, or CISSP, or CASP, or GCIH, or GCED.
Must possess one of the following certifications: CCNP or CCNA with eight (8) years of experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting networks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs administration duties for local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), including routers, switches, hubs, gateways, access points, and firewalls.
Isolates and resolves complex hardware and software problems involving applications, operating systems, or communications infrastructure.
Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering projects, acting as the lead in defining and executing systems engineering activities.
Provides comprehensive definition of system development, from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance.
Responsible for the installation, de-installation, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and supporting infrastructure, including fiber optic transport equipment and cable plants.
Updates system hardware to ensure currency as defined by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), industry best practices, and Federal/DoD mandates.
Reports to management on the progress of hardware upgrades or changes and recommends improvements to communications infrastructure.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Network Systems Engineer II:
Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in Network Engineering and CISCO implementation.
Experience must include work with CISCO devices (layer 2 and 3 switching), various routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, and LISP), UCS, DWDM, and data center platforms.
Network Systems Engineer III:
Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience in Network Engineering and CISCO implementation.
Experience must include work with CISCO devices (layer 2 and 3 switching), various routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, and LISP), UCS, DWDM, and data center platforms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE including Disability/Vet
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).
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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with over a dozen subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in multiple lines of business. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations. As the tribe continues to expand the number of economic opportunities, it is providing a positive impact for both Oklahoma and Chickasaw citizens.
CNI offers the prospect of working for a family of companies that blends the traditional values of integrity, honesty and hard work with potential career experiences in some of the most technically-advanced career settings available.
Providing work opportunities with desirable federal customers like the DOD, DOE, DOT, DOJ, and DHS motivates many of our employees and contributes to our outstanding employee retention rates. With several large, diverse contracts on-going, CNI provides opportunities in many areas of expertise. CNI prides itself on providing innovative solutions that lead the way in setting new industry standards.
CNI employs the best and brightest. We have worked hard to build an environment that provides employees with excellent benefits, career advancement and performance recognition programs. With locations across the United States, CNI offers the opportunity to match your area of expertise with the place that best suits your needs and interests. See what CNI has to offer you. You will be glad you did!
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protects status.