Sr Engineer- Federal

Main Responsibilities

• Follow operational documentation: guidelines, policies, processes, and standards.
• Excellent technical telecommunication knowledge of DWDM, SONET, IP, Ethernet, switching technologies and power.
• Learn new technologies that are continually being added to the network to meet the needs of the customer base.
• Perform strenuous physical activities and be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate.
• Support ongoing testing in the areas of IP Network/Switching, Transport core, Encryption, Information Assurance and System Administration.
• Design, setup and configure complex switching environments.
• Configure and install client and server network software.
• Able to demonstrate computer skills.

• Experience and knowledge of material and tools used by network technicians.
• Ability to manipulate test set equipment.
• Installation of network equipment.
• Install and maintain a complex CAT6 and Single Mode Fiber network.
• Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications.
• Manage assigned projects and program components.
• Understanding of the basics behind the lab network (DNS, Security, IP Routing, Optic Connectivity, etc.).
• Troubleshooting malfunctions of network devices.
• Testing of any production network escalations.
• Testing of all predetermined implementation equipment.
• Writing skills to include test plans, test reports and IAVM reports.

• BICSI or PE certification.
• Field installation or test and turn up experience.
• AC/DC Power knowledge and installation experience.
• Familiarity and application of MIL-STD-188-125.
• Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Skilled in IP networking, Transport, Encryption or System Administration.