Network Engineer

Job Description
Swing Shift Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00pm - 6:00am; 10 hours per day shift
Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require theemployee to report full-time onsite.
In this role, a typical day will include:

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.

• Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators

• with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.

• Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.

• Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.

• Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.

• Plans implementation of enhancements.

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult

• problems.

• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls,

• remote access systems, and networks.

• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and

• maintains system backup and recovery capability.

• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as

• needed.

• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.

• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or

• telecommunications networks.

• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel. What you'll need to be successful:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

• Bachelors' Degree in a related field OR work experience in lieu of degree.

• 5+ years of experience in Network Administration

• IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M

• One of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper

• (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba

• Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems

• Ability to work shift work schedule - Monday - Thursday 8:00pm - 6:00am

• Willing to report onsite as indicated above. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)

• Work Requirements

• Years of Experience

• 5 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree