Maintain smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks (VPN).
Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
Prepare and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.
Design network or portion of network that includes selection of hardware and software packages.
Plan, manage, and implement network designs in support of customer requirements in collaboration with team.
Develop technical solutions to technical problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements and provide design solutions in accordance with standards.
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
Document network hardware and software technology components.
Install and configure routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco/Palo Alto).
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree, and protocols.
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems.
Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Current DoD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE).
Current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls).
Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.).
Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

network designLAN technologiesWAN technologiesrouting protocolstroubleshootingnetwork analysishardware installationsoftware configurationnetwork documentationtechnical problem solving

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcreativitycustomer managementproject management

Certifications

DoD 8570 IAT level IISecurity+ CEDoD Top Secret security clearance