Network Engineer -Wireless

Beyond SOF; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF is seeking a Network Analyst II to support CBP ENAESS, focusing on wireless network deployments and maintenance. You will assist departments with security, configure remote routers, analyze upgrades, and ensure reliable data/voice circuits.

The role requires 6–7 years LAN/WAN experience, a IT/CS degree (or HS diploma with extra years), and US citizenship with active clearance. On-site in Ashburn, VA, the position involves routing/switching work, incident response, disaster planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in IT or CS, or HS Diploma with 4+ years relevant work experience.
• 6-7 years LAN and WAN experience.
• Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support.
• Strong written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain CBP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network security and configure remote routers and provide engineering support.
• Analyze and recommend solutions, upgrades to streamline processes.
• Maintain hardware and software for network performance; troubleshoot and upgrade IOS baselines.
• Install and maintain data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and WAN devices.
• Coordinate with teams for disaster planning and perform backups and recovery.
• Monitor and document network systems and inventory; provide Tier I end-user support.
• Participate in on-call support on a rotational basis.
• Ensure effective customer service to in-unit managers and customers.

Skills

LAN/WAN experience

Network security

Router/Switch config

VoIP support

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

HS Diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

The Network Analyst II will work in a Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering support services contract (ENAESS), focused on Wireless Network deployments and maintenance. The Network Engineer must have the ability to:

• Assist various departments to maintain network security and configure remote routers and provide engineering support.
• Analyze and recommend solutions, upgrades services to streamline process and recommend improvements.
• Maintain hardware and software for network perform troubleshoot and assist in the installation and upgrade of Router and switch IOS to a baseline.
• Install and maintain data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and Wide Area Network devices.
• Understanding the Customer mission to assist with engineering requirements.
• Analyze and perform troubleshoot on Local Area Network cabling and Wide Area Network wired and wireless.
• Configure routers and switches to support Voice Over IP and VTC devices and ensure customer availability for various networks.
• Administer and prepare program for IP addresses, develop network resources and train support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
• Engineer and/or Monitor all Information Assurance policies and enforce compliance to all network security policies.
• Coordinate with various teams for disaster planning and perform network backup and monitor recovery processes.
• Manage and document network systems, operational procedures and monitor hardware inventory for network.
• Participate in network on-call support on rotational basis.
• Ensure and provide effective customer service to in-unit managers and customers.

Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active clearance.

Clearance Preference:

• CBP Full BI - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2st choice
• DoD Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)

Certification Requirement: None

Education, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree; Without a degree a H.S. Diploma required and 4 additional years of relevant work experience:
• 6-7 yrs of LAN and WAN experience
• Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support
• Flexible - The environment is highly dynamic and mission critical
• Good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail

Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship in order to be able to qualify for a Customs & Border Protection (CBP) clearance which can take 9 months without any clearance; less time clearance processing if you have a Top Secret or other DHS clearance within the past 5 yrs. Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship able to obtain a CBP Full Background Investigation