Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services firm is hiring an IT professional to design and implement self-healing networks, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and expertise in Cisco/Juniper technologies. Successful candidates must be eligible for a DoD SECRET clearance. This full-time position is based in New York, with a salary range of $111,100.00-$117,665.00.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements self-healing networks.
• Maintains overall functionality of networks.
• Troubleshoots routing, switching and multicast faults.
• Configures and troubleshoots RADIUS, SYSLOG, NTP, OSPF.
• Monitors network load balancing and advises on upgrades.
• Identifies need for enhancing network component capabilities.
• Reviews SIEM alerts regarding system status.
• Hardens networking infrastructure appropriately.
• Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate.
• Provides technical and operational support for telecommunications equipment.
• Conducts site surveys for equipment installations.
• Mentors other IT personnel as needed.

Skills

Self-healing networks design

Cisco technologies

Juniper technologies

Networking protocols

Cross-platform networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Job description

Company Overview

American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) are hiring dedicated and talented IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract. EWOCS provides reliable high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for the Guardians, Airmen, and Government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base. Be a part of the team that delivers excellence in national missile defense, human space flight, space launch, and combat rescue!

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements self-healing networks
• Maintains overall functionality of networks.
• Troubleshoots routing, switching and multicast faults
• Configures and troubleshoots RADIUS, SYSLOG, NTP, OSPF, Auto-RP
• Monitors network load balancing, route cost patterns, overall system health, etc. and advises on need for potential upgrades or reconfigurations
• Identifies the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities
• Periodically reviews SIEM alerts as they relate to overall system status
• Hardens networking infrastructure as appropriate, balancing customer Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
• Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate, providing proper documentation and/or justification to A&A personnel
• Provides on-site technical and operational support in the installation and operation of any/all telecommunications equipment
• Conducts site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g. telecommuncations, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support)
• Mentors other IT personnel as needed

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
• Experience designing and implementing self-healing networks
• Expert understanding of Cisco and/or Juniper technologies
• Expert understanding of networking protocolsExperience in cross-platform networking environments

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Melbourne, FL

Salary: $111,100.00-$117,665.00