IT Networking Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an IT Networking Engineer to support critical federal projects in Amarillo, TX. The role focuses on maintaining core network availability and integrating security controls within a DoD/DOE environment.

The ideal candidate brings Cisco routing and switching experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and compliance with security requirements for sensitive information in a government contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field with substantial network engineering experience.
• Active DoD TS clearance or DOE Q clearance, or eligible for reinstatement.
• 5+ years of relevant networking experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching in federal or sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 99.9% availability of core network infrastructure and data center fabrics.
• Resolve incidents within SLAs and develop lifecycle plans for network devices.
• Support Cisco ISE authentication, access control, and onboarding.
• Manage VoIP, WLAN, and IPAM/DNS/DHCP environments.
• Document networks, submit RFCs via ServiceNow, and comply with CAB processes.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Network troubleshooting

Security clearance eligible

U.S. citizenship

NOC/SOC monitoring knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco ISE

DNA Center

Tenable

Splunk

Load Balancers (LTM/GTM)

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Job description

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated IT Networking Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Pantex in Amarillo, TX.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain 99.9% availability of core network infrastructure including routers, switches, and data center fabrics.
• Resolve network incidents and service outages within established SLAs.
• Develop lifecycle, upgrade, patching, and rollback plans for network infrastructure.
• Monitor network devices and ensure proper NOC/SOC onboarding and telemetry reporting.
• Provide recommendations for performance optimization, capacity planning, and remediation activities.
• Support Cisco ISE authentication, authorization, and access control services.
• Administer Network Access Devices and identity groups.
• Manage VoIP administration, moves, adds, changes, and deletions.
• Administer wireless LAN infrastructure and access point deployments.
• Manage load balancers, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, inventories, and change records.
• Submit and manage RFCs through ServiceNow and comply with CAB processes.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degreein a related field and a minimum of5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degreein a related field and a minimum of2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in lieu of education:A combination of10 or more years of relevant education, training, and/or professional experiencemay be considered in place of the degree requirement.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of relevant experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience.(required)
• Experience with Cisco enterprise routing and switching technologies.(required)
• Knowledge of network troubleshooting, operations, and infrastructure management.(required)
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance or DOE Q Clearance, or have previously held one and be eligible for reinstatement.(required)
• Ability to work with classified information and comply with security requirements(required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.(required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.(required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)
• Tenable
• Splunk
• Load Balancers (LTM/GTM)
• DNS DHCP/IPAM administration
• This position is onsite and requires full-time attendance in Amarillo, TX.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.