TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques ยท 1 week ago
OCONUS Cleared Network Engineer (Iraq)
TJFACT LLC is a minority owned, CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing a broad spectrum of services to U.S government agencies. They are seeking a Network Engineer to support the Department of State network infrastructure, responsible for maintaining and optimizing network performance and ensuring availability of resources.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Manages the coordination of administrative, project management, and operational programs for all IT specific projects
Responsible for maintaining the local area network and ensuring the network remains available, as well as ensuring the wide area network connections remain available
Designs, installs, maintains, patches, troubleshoots, tests, and documents system and network hardware (Avaya, Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto) on the local and wide area networks
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot core Cisco switches and routers, and configure and secure new network devices
Ensure workstations and servers can communicate across network paths and that the network maintains a high level of survivability
Analyze network performance, optimize equipment, and review configuration changes. Install and inspect infrastructure and replace end-of-life wiring and equipment
Ensure network equipment is patched, updated, and backed up as needed
Thoroughly document network layout and validate through network operation centers
Develop and documents standard operating procedures, network layout documentation, and key contacts list for support staff
Plan the installation of new Local Area Networks (LANs) and complex modifications or extensions to existing ones
Recommend installation of new or modified data bandwidth circuits, bridges, modems, routers, multiplexes, computer hardware and software
Prepare equipment specification, layouts, cost estimates, user training and system documentation
Install, maintain, trouble shoot, test and documents network hardware including WAN routers, LAN routers, hubs, switches, and modems
Support systems involving a wide variety of different platforms, operating systems, applications, and desktop configurations
Collect, evaluate and summarize capacity, performance, problem, resource and workload data to recommend configuration changes to maximize the effective and efficient use of installed technology
Provide on the job training and support for newly hired locally employed staff members in all facets of the position
Provide network and technical support for the Head of State (HoS) Communications circuit
Liaise with IZFN ISPs and GoI IT staff
Support cryptographic, secure voice, and secure VTC equipment necessary to support DOS communications circuits/networks and HoS communications
Use software and hardware tools used to determine nature of problems such as Netview, PNMS, PRTG, Solarwinds utilities, LAN analyzer, signal generator, data line test set, and power line monitor
Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and timelines
Maintain records
Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Network Engineering with a minimum 5 years related or 13 years network engineering related experience in lieu of education
Certification in Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP certification or equivalent
Network+ certification (or equivalent or higher) is required
Security+ certification (or equivalent or higher) is required
Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto devices
Experience with Prime, TACAS, ISE, Solar Winds, and VSS
Substantial knowledge in current Cisco applications and tools
Active security clearance
Preferred
BICSI Installer is desired but not required
Familiarity with Visio for documenting networks is desired
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
401-K plus match
Paid Vacation days
Paid holidays
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Term Life
Company
TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques
Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in delivering high quality consulting services and solutions to the Federal Government.