Network Engineer I

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with Company Matching

Life, Accident & Injury Insurance

FSA

Job summary

Total Force Alliance, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer I to support DISA DGOC operations in a 24x7 environment. You will configure and analyze circuits across optical and IP networks, perform alternate routing to restore connectivity, and work with DoD partners to maximize service availability.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of experience, active DoD Secret clearance (or higher), and DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) before start date
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment
• Working knowledge of Transport and IP network topologies
• Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations including configuration and analysis of circuits across optical and IP devices
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore connectivity during outages
• Collaborate with internal/external customers and DoD agencies to maximize network availability
• Monitor network alarms using platform management tools
• Perform change management tasks including hardware replacements and software configurations
• Document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions in incident systems
• Assess and propose resolutions leveraging knowledge of routers, switches, crypto devices, and MPLS/SDH/SONET

Skills

Network operations

Cisco

Juniper

Real-time routing

Incident management

OS security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SolarWinds

JIRA

Job description

Network Engineer I

Multiple openings

Must have an active Secret clearance or higher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations.This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions.
• Work directly with internal and external customers, external government agencies, and other engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools.
• Perform a variety of change management tasks which include hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management.
• Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.
• Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, SDH/SONET.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment.
• Working knowledge of both Transport and IP network topologies.
• Must have an activeDoD Secret clearance or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tech control facility or cyber transport experience.
• Circuit actions and vendor experience.
• IP/Transport architecture experience.
• Solarwinds and JIRA experience.
• Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience.
• Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs.
• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.

About Total Force Alliance:

Total Force Alliance, LLC is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded in 2023 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. We provide top-notch talent recruitment and retention for niche skillsets and in-demand talent for Enterprise IT Services: Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity, ServiceNow Development, and Cloud Services. Our corporate culture and industry partnerships enable us to offer unrivaled salary, benefits, training and professional development to select IT professionals that can innovate and deliver technical solutions targeted to Federal Civilian, Health, Defense, Intelligence and Cyber strategic priorities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Mental Health Resources
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life, Accident & Injury Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Certification Preparation & Exam Reimbursement
• Virtual Personal & Professional Development Classes

Target Salary Range

$45,000 - $55,000

The anticipated salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offer may vary based on several factors, including job responsibilities, education, certifications, relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, market data, contractual requirements, and other applicable considerations. Accordingly, the final salary may fall outside the stated range, where permitted by applicable law.

Total Force Alliance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristics.