Network Engineer - Basic - TekSynap

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience in telecommunications network design and management. Must demonstrate the

ability to work independently, or under only general direction, on requirements that are moderately

complex to analyze, plan, program, and implement. Experience in analysis and design of voice networks,

LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice

and data services. Analyzes and develops telecommunications networks supporting a wide range of

capabilities, including voice, data, video, and/or wireless services. Develops designs and plans for

installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems from project inception to conclusion.

Analyzes the problem and the characteristics of the information to be transported. Defines the problem

and develops system requirements and network specifications. Closely coordinates with other information

system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services. In conjunction with functional

users, develops alternative solutions and backup plans.

• Works under general supervision developing the requirements to manage a task from inception to conclusion
• Expert knowledge of the following protocols and services for both IPv4 and IPv6:
• OSPF, Multi-Protocol BGP, MPLS (L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, TE, CSC), Multicast (MSDP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, Multicast VPN, Quality of Service, VPN Routing and Forwarding and Stateless Firewall Filters.
• Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems
• Expertise with current and anticipated network equipment; COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN and associated software and hardware equipment
• Coordinate with the Task Order PM, COTRs and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters
• Plan, perform, and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA's NOC, and DISA's NOCs
• Coordinate with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) to include the objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities required to complete the WAN technology refresh and upgrades
• Generate and update design drawings
• Prepare After Action Reports (AAR) that document the approach taken, results, recommendations and supporting rationale
• Identify new and emerging network capabilities as well as developing product evaluation and selection criteria
• Produce formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings
• Ensure interoperability between NIPR, SIPR and DISN network equipment and services
• Planning and tracking for implementation tasks
• Create necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the below technologies:
• Wireless Technologies
• IPv6 in concert with NIPR & SIPR transition
• Network Operations including network computer defense and situational awareness
• DISN Video Teleconferencing over NIPR & SIPR
• VOIP considering DISA Switched Network (DSN) efforts
• Digital Streaming Video
• Coordinate, plan and implement technology refreshes and upgrades to NIPR systems and equipment
• Identify and evaluate of emerging standards as they related to the NIPR & SIPR and DLA/DOD mandates

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum three (3) years of relevant network engineering experience

Security/Certification Requirements:

• Must have Secret Clearance with IT-I eligibility
• Must have active CCNA
• Must have one of the following DoD 8570 Baseline IAT Level II certifications
• CCNA Security
• CySA
• GICSP
• GSEC
• GCIH
• Security+
• CND
• SSCP

We are seeking a Network Engineer - Basic to join our team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency in Springfield, VA.

This position is in support of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).  DLA is an agency of the Department of Defense. DLA Information Operations, Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Information Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE), Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) located enterprise wide at multiple DLA locations. This position is intended to support the Enterprise Telecommunications Network and Cloud functions by exercising skills and expertise in telecom engineering and operational support of current and new technologies.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Springfield, VA
• Type of environment: Office, Remote
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10% - 25%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

Secret

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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