Associate degree in a related field plus 3 years relevant IT experience, or 5 years relevant IT experience.
Understanding of network security threats.
Ability to provide feedback for improving network collection and analysis processes.
Experience with Microsoft server roles, active directory, and performance management.
Proficient in designing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures with EGPs (BGP, OSPF) and IGPs (EIGRP).
CCNP certification required.
ITIL Foundation certification must be obtained within 60 days of hiring.
Active Secret clearance required.
Responsibilities
Design and create enterprise WAN architecture.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the National IP/MPLS backbone.
Implement internal and external routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
Analyze network performance metrics to identify issues.
Manage Quality of Service configurations from partner routers.
Develop reports on bandwidth and network security incidents.
Contribute to the planning and upgrading of enterprise datacenter systems.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Generous paid time off policy.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements available.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Design and engineer enterprise WAN architecture.
Configure, monitor and trouble-shoot National IP/MPLS backbone network.
Configure and implement internal, external, and service provider routing protocols including but not limited to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
Analyze a myriad of networking metrics and recognize sub-par network performance.
Configure and troubleshoot Quality of Service (QOS) involving policing, shaping, and queuing from partner owned routers.
Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
Perform analysis for collaboration of network/system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.
Provide General IT Management support.
Provide General Networking support.
Provide LAN support.
Provide WAN Enterprise support.
Provide technical and general O&M support as required.
Provide documentation/reports support as required.
Provide meetings/briefings support as required.
Provide functional training support as required.
Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.
Provide CONUS TDY support as required.
Required Qualifications
Associates in related field and 3 or more years• relevant IT experience Or 5 or more years• relevant IT experience.
Knowledge of what constitutes a 'threat• to a network.
Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis.
Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
Must possess experience and demonstrate working knowledge in designing, engineering, implementing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures utilizing External Gateway Protocols (EGPs) such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) such as Cisco's Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
CCNP
ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification)
