26NOS - Ops - Router Engineer - Sr - SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

SMS is seeking a Senior Router Engineer to work on our AFINC contract at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Senior Router Engineer must be able to exhibit strong communication, collaboration, as well as time and project management skills. Manages the gateway, routers, and switches for the AFINC program. Resolves 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. Research issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures. Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary. Performs 1-4 problem determination. Interfaces with users and/or network vendors. Designs, engineers, and implements associated projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop LAN/WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations, and firewall technologies. 
• Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers. 
• Troubleshooting complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN/LAN connectivity issues. 
• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus. 
• Have a general knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies. 
• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies. 
• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources. 
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems. 
• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects. 
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.
• Follow policies and procedures for change and incident management. 
• And Other tasks that may be assigned in the routine course of work.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Cisco routing/switching platforms and IOS. 
• Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET. 
• Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods. 
• Knowledge and experience with Juniper platform is a plus. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required. 
• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable. Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is preferred.

Experience and Education:

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on experience with Cisco platforms.
• Candidate must have Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and CompTIA Security+ CE certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in a Business Management or MIS related field preferred.

Clearance: 

• Must have and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance or posses the ability to obtain one.  

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976.  With an employee retention rate averaging over 5 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.