Network Engineer

Job Title:
Network Engineer

Location:
Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts

Clearance:
Secret

Program: BLITS 3.0

Company/ Program

Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:

This role will be to directly support the mission of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) to secure information and information systems; to support mission success through effective and efficient service delivery; and to sustain required infrastructure and capabilities. As one part of the greater Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, the 66 ABG Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) has responsibilities in two categories (1) direct actions in support of Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and geographically separated units (GSUs);

and (2) indirect actions to support the AFIN enterprise. Successful solutions for this requirement are expected to have strengths in four areas: integration, flexibility, AFIN knowledge, and technical expertise.

• The candidate for this position will be responsible for designing, managing, implementing, and troubleshooting network solutions as per AF enterprise standards in support of 66 ABG/SC and their customers under Core Services.
• Deliver quality results in a fast paced, high expectation environment, working multiple tasks streams concurrently.
• Assist in life cycle planning of network environments for internal customers, develop and review procedures for network infrastructure platform in relation to capacity planning, performance, reliability, and security.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining a converged Gigabit Ethernet network infrastructure in support of 66 ABG/SC and their customers under Core Services.
• Design, install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure with short timelines using latest networking technologies and provide excellent customer support for all network related services.
• Work on daily tasks and on‑going upgrade projects to include remedy tickets, operational support for routers, switches, IP address management, network management tools etc. Projects include design and integration of new networks into the existing architecture.
• Provide engineering support for classified, unclassified networks and other enclave networks.
• Use skills and experience as well as tools and technology to design, install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and provide customer support for network services to include Voice.
• Bring extensive hands‑on experience in designing enterprise network solutions that will increase performance and flexibility to existing infrastructure in accordance with AF Network infrastructure policies and standards.
• The position provides a wide range of services which ensure infrastructures are compliant with applicable directives, publications, and/or guidelines as governed by external DoD agencies.
• Assist in securing network systems to meet applicable DoD, AF and DISA compliance.
• Participate in system maintenance/optimization/performance activities of the enterprise infrastructure.
• Interface with vendors for warranty claims, hardware/software upgrades and other technology updates.
• Required to diagnose data troubles, open & route trouble tickets and handle customer support cases with third party subject matter experts through tier 3 contracted support constructs and ensure proper and timely resolutions.
• Required to research technical issues and develop solutions using strong attention to detail.
• Support emergency operations on an as needed basis 24/7 & respond to all operational needs according to contract parameters.

• B.S. Degree in IT, Mathematics or Computer Science or equivalent plus 8+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer with very strong background in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. An additional 4 years’…