Network Engineer

Overview

Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues. Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators. Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate.

Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures. Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalate problem. Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate;

escalates when necessary. Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules. Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk). Interfaces with users and/or network vendors. Can follow detailed work instructions.

• Maintain and sustain existing networks; identify and correct issues.
• Resolve routine network problems and operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.
• Monitor data/voice system networks for messages, alarms, or issues; activate scripts as alarms surface; assess severity and initiate resolution.
• Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard procedures; escalate when needed; research issues for predefined resolution paths.
• Document results and communicate alarms or issues and actions taken to resolve or escalate.
• Execute scheduled maintenance; follow standard procedures; resolve identified issues or escalate when necessary.
• Activate/deactivate network lines per established schedules.
• Perform first- and/or second-level problem determination (help desk is first level).
• Interface with users and/or network vendors; follow detailed work instructions.

• Two (2) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required.
• Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.
• Experience with installation and configuration of network devices (firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, Juniper) is a plus.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies (e.g., SONET OC3/OC48/OC192, DS3, T1).
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.; MPLS, BGP, VPNs.
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Required Clearance: TS/SCI polygraph clearance.
• Desired:
  CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.