Network Engineer Sr - C

Network Engineer Sr - C at Telos Corporation, based in Newport, OR. This position is contingent on a contract award.

Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k.

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• Identifies, gathers and reviews requirements collection supporting the design and implementation of wired/wireless LANs.
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• Performs site surveys to design the network and identify the device placement and materials required to implement and configure wired/wireless LANs.
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• Ensures the operation and maintenance of the information technology and network infrastructure systems.
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• Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and networks. Contributes to the overall performance, security, and availability of the program’s IT environment.
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• Performs test and evaluation of wired and wireless networks to confirm performance and security in accordance with established thresholds.
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• Diagnoses and resolves network‑related issues, installs network hardware, implements network configurations, and provides technical support to end‑users.
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• Configures, implements and operates IT and network applications to manage and perform network management and orchestration functions in production, lab, staging and test environments.
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• Manages and assigns relevant IP space in coordination with other systems across the customer enterprise.
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• Meets with the customer regularly to report on the status of the orchestration implementation and overall network health.
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• Ensures the direct down trace configuration, troubleshooting and touch labor, and providing input for other local IT personnel assisting with network maintenance.
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• Leads and collaborates with assigned technical team to implement base configuration files for any changes that need to be made to new devices.
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• Train technicians and junior engineers.
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• Coordinate with appropriate site representatives for site access, equipment storage, security, safety, facilities, etc.
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• Report progress against plans, schedule status, issues, and risks to the Program Manager.
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• Provide recommendations to eliminate problems and make improvements.
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• Must be able to obtain a DoD Public Trust; active Secret Clearance is preferred.
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• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) with 5–7 years of experience, or a Master’s and 3–5 years of experience.
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• Proven expertise and hands‑on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Meraki dashboard, and Meraki MX/Z/AP series.
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• Candidate must be DoD 8570 IAT Level I or Level II compliant.
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• Experience in general networking and network administration, upgrade and operations.
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• Good technical writing skills with established experience producing reports using the Microsoft Office Suite including Visio.
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• Knowledge of elementary design to the concept level.
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• An understanding of telecommunication room (TR), CAT 6, crimps, and wiring standards. Having a BICSI certification is a plus.
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• Experience with team leading, site survey, site installation and configuration of wired and wireless networks.
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• Use measuring and diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and optimize wireless network system operation.
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• An understanding of wired networks to include equipment (router, switch and VPN), protocols (VLAN, trunking and QoS) and the propagation of network traffic, including SDWAN, VXLAN and EVPN.
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• Experience working aloft and understanding of OSHA rules for work on man lifts.
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• Must pay for travel expenses in advance, which will be timely reimbursed in accordance with the travel reimbursement policy.
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• The ability to travel up to 85% of the time.
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• Exceptional people skills with focus on good customer relations and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of military and government personnel.
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• Licensed and able to drive a vehicle.
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• Ability to climb a ladder and lift at least 40 lb.
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• Must be able to travel up to 85% of the time.
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• Must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires U.S. citizenship.
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• Must be able to drive a vehicle, licensed.
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