Network Analyst - UC

Overview

Our client requires candidates who have experience with the fundamentals of networking (Routers/Protocols/etc). Secret clearance and Security+ (or equivalent) are required for these roles. There are several teams, some specializing in Router/Switch, some in UC/VOIP, LAN/WAN, Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, Satellite communications, etc. Each team has slightly different responsibilities, but the key is networking knowledge/experience, and candidates will be aligned with the team that best matches their skills.

• TR/IP NOC:
  Provides all facets of Incident Management supporting a Wide Area Network (WAN) for DISA in a 24x7 environment, specifically Layer 2 and Layer 3 support. Responsible for remote monitoring and management of the WAN using client-provided tools. Documents network outages, hazardous conditions, site locations, and any service degradation using the TMS Remedy trouble ticketing system. Troubleshoots and resolves faults on voice, video, and data circuits.
  
  Serves as the liaison between the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the customer.
• JRSS (Joint Regional Security Stack) enterprise system:
  Centralized network suite with a host of network security capabilities.
• Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS): 24/7/365 technical and operational support to tactical customers accessing DoD gateway facilities.
• Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations support.
• Missile Defense Agency Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Communications Network.
• Other key services: operational engineering, service activations, performance management, configuration management, administration, and security.

• Conduct network incident investigation.
• Identify and document network errors and solutions.
• Analyze network and telecommunications alarms and identify potential issues.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices such as firewalls, cryptographic devices, and routers to optimize performance and ensure the desired security posture is attained and maintained.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices and phone systems, including phone units, voicemail, switches, infrastructure, call manager systems, Video Teleconference (VTC) systems, video recording/viewing/distribution systems, and related telecommunications trunk circuits.
• Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices.

• High School Diploma and 1-3+ years of relevant technical discipline; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
• Able to work in a shift work environment as this is a 24/7 operation.
• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management.
• Experience in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, DSN/DRSN, GVS, Promina, CISCO, MSPP, Optical Switching.
• General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

• Network engineering
• Router
• Firewall

• Sec+, CCNA Security, CySA+, High School diploma and 1-3 yrs of related experience.
• Able to work in a 24x7 environment.
• General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering information to customers at all levels.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance with potential upgrade to Top Secret.

• Shifts:
  
  Day 7am-3pm, Swing 3pm-11pm, Mids 11:00pm-7am; guaranteed a weekend day off as the schedule is SUN-THUR or TUE-SAT; rotates approximately every 3 months.
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Job Type &
  
  Location:
  
  Contract to Hire;
  Scott Air Force Base, IL
• Pay: $25.00-$35.00/hr

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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