Maintain efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs
Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements
Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing
Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage
Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, Trunking (port tagging), Spanning-Tree, and Port Security
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems
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
Design and implement an enterprise network, and recommend data, voice, or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on assessment of network performance, stability, and management issues
Report project status as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience
Current active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (will need to move to a NATO COSMIC once hired)
Experience installing & maintaining Cisco brand networking equipment for both LAN & WAN configurations
Current Security+CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570/ 8140 security certification
Ability to maintain required certification as a condition of continued employment
CISCO CCNA 200-301 or Comptia Network + with the ability to achieve CISCO CCNA 200-301 certification within 6 months
Ability to travel 50% plus
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Discretionary bonus (depending on position)
Long Term Incentives for VP or Director positions
Eligible for overtime and shift differential

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

LANWANVPNnetwork hardware configurationCisco routersCisco switchesfirewallsVLANsEIGRPBGP

Soft Skills

troubleshootingcustomer interfaceproject status reportingcommunicationplanningproblem-solvingtime managementteam collaborationadaptabilitycustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in STEMMaster's degree in STEMDoD Top Secret security clearanceSecurity+CECASPCISSPCISCO CCNA 200-301Comptia Network+CISCO CCNA 200-301 certificationDoD 8570/8140 certification