Excellent time management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain LAN, WLAN, WAN, and other networks
Administer daily network integrity, security, and availability
Monitor performance and analyze network capacity
Assist in evaluating and testing network hardware and software
Coordinate network changes and upgrades
Create standard operating procedures and maintenance guides
Respond to network issues and manage trouble tickets
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a complex network environment
Engagement with senior technical staff on projects
Potential for professional development in a DoD setting
Flexible after-hours support schedule
Hands-on experience with advanced network technologies
Full Job Description
You Are A skilled Network Engineer III who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving complex networks. You have a strong foundation in LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies, and you're comfortable troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and keeping systems secure and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy and sustain new or existing information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other communications networks.
Administers day-to-day sustainment, integrity, security, and availability of the network.
Perform daily performance monitoring, capacity analysis, and maintain security posture of the network.
Assist architecture and engineering with evaluation, making recommendations and testing of network hardware and software products.
Coordinate changes such as implementation of new networks, upgrades, or version increments to existing networks.
Creates standard operating procedures, maintenance guides, and knowledge base articles.
Performs network infrastructure maintenance upgrades to ensure a proper security and operational posture is maintained.
Ability to work with other senior technical and user staff to complete projects.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
Respond to network issues and complete assigned trouble tickets at all network data closets.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Six (6) or more years of experience as a Network Engineer.
Bachelor's degree.
US citizenship required
Active secret security clearance required.
CompTIA Security+ certification required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Proficient in English, written and spoken.
Must be available for after-hours on-call and downtime support on rotational basis.
Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time.
Must be able install network equipment and lift up to 40 pounds.
Bonus Points If
You have prior experience supporting a DoD environment.
Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred.
Salary Dependent on Experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.
