Network Engineer (Wireless)

DecisionPoint | Cortek

$80K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT-related field plus 4 years of experience in Cisco networks.
  • 7 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ CE or higher certification.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, with Enterprise Core or Wireless specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor network systems and hardware.
  • Implement DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides for network compliance.
  • Manage and configure complex routing, switching, and wireless networks.
  • Review and manage security protocols using SEIM tools to resolve network events.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in advanced routing protocols and SDN technologies.
  • Collaborate with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives.
  • Work with various technical equipment and software related to network management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive IT and telecom support in a critical military environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in the wireless networking field.
  • Possibility for career advancement within a Department of Defense contract.
  • Engagement in projects impacting national security and military readiness.
Full Job Description
Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Network Engineer (Wireless) for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract. NNSY's mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The NNSY CIO (Code 109) provides comprehensive IT and telecom support that maintains Fleet readiness in logistics, maintenance, engineering, supply, legal, readiness reporting, emergency response, and more. The CIO installs, manages, and secures all shipyard networks and systems; approves IT purchases; and runs a Navy/DoD-compliant Information Assurance program. It supports approximately 10,000 NMCI seats and leads cyberspace efficiency initiatives while managing SYLAN, SECNET, Mobile Workforce Enablement, NFPCICN, standalone systems, servers, wireless networks, circuits, applications, and devices.

This position is fully on-site.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, routing protocols, and network appliances.
  • Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components. Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions. Support approved change management processes.
  • Implementing, managing, and configuring complex network environments, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
  • Reviewing security information and event management (SEIM) tools to discover and resolve network events. Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks. Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions.
  • Proficiency in advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies. Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN. Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks.
  • Working with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives. Contribute to the execution of project or task plan and helps assess and resolve events and issues.
  • Knowledge and proficiency to work (including, but not limited to):
    • Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series); Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500), Cisco wireless access points (9000 series), Aruba wireless access points (AP275, 375, 515) .
    • Software: Cisco Wireless LAN controller (WLC), Solar Winds, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk and Aruba Wireless LAN controller.


Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline AND a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks, including the design, configuration, and installation of enterprise wired and wireless networks.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience as described above in lieu of a degree.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) certification.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Wireless specialty.


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