AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 22 hours ago
Network Engineer III
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is a company dedicated to innovation and customer success. As a Network Engineer III, you will provide full life-cycle support for network services, including installation, maintenance, and technical support for network distribution systems.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure network connectivity throughout the LAN/WAN and MAN Infrastructure
Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN/WAN solutions
Plan network layouts and configure systems to user environments
Provide technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception to launch
Create manuals and support documentation
Service provisioning, installation, maintenance, and management of the intra-facility LAN/VLAN wiring, equipment, and software itself within and between the facilities
Analyze voice, video, radiofrequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices
Conduct Site Survey and Plan network layouts and configures systems to user environments
Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis
Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to users
Perform network administration duties
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
Participate in special projects & O&M as required
May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise
Follow management system policies, procedures, and work instructions as part of daily job duties
Protect company and customer information by adhering to security and quality requirements
Promptly report incidents, nonconformities, or risks to the appropriate authority
Some after-hours on-call support and travel may be required
Qualification
Required
As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret; will be subject to a federal background investigation
7-10 years of Network Engineering experience
BS/BA or equivalent experience
Wide Area Networks (WAN) experience
Large-Scale Network experience with: MPLS and BGP; Routing/Switching
Experience with building out network including Design/Documentation and traffic engineering
Deep understanding of network management, security standards, and industry best practices
Fundamental knowledge of security protocols
Working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
Experience deploying Quality of Service (QoS) in LAN/ WLAN environments in support of multimedia and voice applications
Experience providing Tier 3 and Tier 4 support and issue resolution
Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
Leadership experience
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams
Experience working in an Agile environment
Must have very good Visio documentation skills
Experience working within a team environment, possess exceptionally high customer service skills, and have a commitment to excellent customer support
Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) are highly desired
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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