Network Engineer

Rome, NY

The Network Engineer will provide support services crucial in maintaining and troubleshooting a diverse range of legacy and current IT systems for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Rome, NY.

• Design, implement, and maintain network systems, including hardware, COMSEC, software, and protocols, along with optimizing network performance, reliability, and security.
• Minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Perform network and system troubleshooting to determine the root causes of any user issues or problems.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and TACLANE encryptors.
• Maintain network security from any external/internal threat and vulnerabilities through compliance with DISA STIGs, ACAS Vulnerability Scans, and RMF Compliance.
• Maintain inventory control of multiple types of networking equipment, COMSEC Keys, and TACLANEs, and act as COMSEC Responsible Officer and equipment custodian as needed.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network performance to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential problems.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures to facilitate troubleshooting, maintenance, security, and future upgrades.
• Responsible for packaging and sending unclassified and classified mail in accordance with government-mandated shipping procedures.
• Function as a courier for classified equipment and materials between buildings and potentially between Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and remote locations, as required.
• Support the answering security controls as part of the Risk Management Framework in order to maintain information system authorization to operate.
• Author and maintain Policies, Processes, and Procedures within the organization's Strategic IT Management framework.
• Maintain a neat, secure, and orderly facility.
• Complete annual company and customer training requirements according to established policies and procedures, as required.
• Record labor hours daily in an online corporate system.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current CompTIA Network+ OR a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of network experience required.
  • Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and VMware vSphere networking is desired.
  • Experience with TACLANE encryptors and GEM One is desired.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio is desired.
• Current CompTIA Security+ OR DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a DoD environment desired.
• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a research or academic environment.
• Experience commensurate with DoD or AFRL Risk Management Framework (RMF) and hardening and operating IT systems accordingly.
• Experience with the application of the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with data center-level hardware, including high-speed fiber optic-based networking and Storage Area Networks (SANs).
• Experience with helpdesk support of a highly technical, geographically distributed user base (scientists, engineers, and developers).
• Must be well organized, an effective communicator at multiple levels, and able to grasp system concepts and communicate their applications.
• Must be capable of quickly learning new systems and associated software applications for proficient execution of tasks.
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks with time-related constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to accommodate customer needs while minimizing the impact on current projects.
• Ability to work with all departments to ensure network availability, security, and accessibility.
• Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
• Ability to manage an enterprise IT environment comprised of Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and General Dynamics TACLANEs.
• Ability to manage VMware vSphere TCP/IP, iSCSI, and Fiber Channel networking.
• Ability to manage a virtualized data center across multiple security classification levels, including Top Secret.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as requested.

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