Junior Network Engineer

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. in Montgomery, AL is hiring a Junior Network Engineer to support secure, mission-critical enterprise environments.

Under supervision you will install, configure, and support LAN, Intranet, Internet connectivity, and other data communications systems while maintaining network hardware and software. Qualifications include an Active Secret Clearance, CompTIA Security+ CE, and 1–2 years of Cisco-focused experience in LAN/WAN, VoIP, TCP/IP, and firewall technologies.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification required.
• 1–2 years of hands-on network engineering experience with Cisco platforms.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing/switching, and firewall technologies.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs, and SONET architectures.
• Experience with VoIP, QoS, and network convergence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN, Intranet and Internet, and related data communications systems.
• Maintain network hardware and software; monitor availability and perform maintenance.
• Provide project support involving networks and translate business requirements into telecom designs.
• Develop LAN/WAN designs to support data center migration.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and document resolutions and processes.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies and change management.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

CompTIA Security+ CE

Cisco routing/switching

LAN/WAN

VoIP

TCP/IP protocol

routing/switching configurations

firewall technologies

IOS experience

Ethernet topology

Tools

Cisco IOS

Content switching

load balancers

Job description

We are hiring a Network Engineer- Junior - in Montgomery, AL to support secure, mission-critical enterprise environments. In this role, you will complete tasks assigned by Senior Network Engineer. Under general supervision will install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), Intranet and Internet, and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system; maintain network hardware and software; monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability; provides support to projects that involve networks; and provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice, and Video) requirements, designs, and orders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Network Engineer shall install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Agency Internet Network (AIN), Intranet and Internet, and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
• The Network Engineer shall maintain network hardware and software; monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• The Network Engineer shall provide support to projects that involve networks; and provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice) requirements, designs, and orders.
• Develop LAN/WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration
• Troubleshoot complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE required
• One to two years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on experience with Cisco platforms.
• Candidates should have technical experience in all of the following areas: Cisco, LAN/WAN, VoIP, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies.
• 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

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers
• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required.