Network Engineers for USPTO IT Support

Management Applications, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Virginia is seeking experienced Network Engineers for a long-term contract with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, experience in network device installation and maintenance, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and SharePoint. The role includes project management tasks and requires a strong ability to communicate technical concepts to a range of audiences. Applicants must provide a concise resume along with their minimum salary requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices such as routers and switches.
• Experience in providing analysis and recommendations for IT requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical matters to non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network devices for connectivity.
• Manage operations in LAN/WAN, Server Support, and Network Security.
• Provide project management support using Microsoft tools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Project Professional

Microsoft SharePoint

Network device installation and maintenance

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Network Management, Design and Implementation is seeking Network Engineers for a long-term contract with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

The mission of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is to promote industrial and technical progress and to strengthen the national economy through the administration of laws and regulations related to United States patents and trademarks. USPTO conducts its mission by examining patent and trademark applications, issuing patents and registering trademarks, disseminating patent and trademark information to the public, and encouraging a domestic and international climate in which intellectual property can flourish. The agency is comprised of two major components – the patent organization and the trademark organization. The organizations are supported by business units comprised of engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts and computer specialists and have a combined workforce that exceeds twelve thousand (12,000) Federal employees and approximately two hundred fifty (250) regional employees.

Personnel must possess excellent communication skills (e.g., excellent written and verbal communication skills acquired via customer service work). Excellent verbal communication skills include the ability to establish a professional rapport with customers; be a good listener and obtain required information; see things from another person’s perspective; express knowledge in a clear, simple manner; explain technical matters to non-technical people; and be able to uphold the interests of the USPTO and convince others by making valid and relevant points in a professional manner. Excellent written communication skills includes ensuring text is accurate and is expressed in clear, straightforward manner.

Personnel must possess administrative and project management skills. The USPTO uses Microsoft Project Professional for all project management needs and Microsoft SharePoint for documentation version control and repository needs. Staff should be skilled with these tools to electronically update project plans and upload documents to our EMS.

Assists in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, and gateways to enable connectivity between servers, LANs and WANs.

Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, & gateways to enable connectivity between servers, LANs and WANs and Voice and Video Teleconferencing.

Principal Network Engineer

Advanced experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices such as routers, hubs, switches, and gateways to enable connectivity between servers, LANs and WANs and Voice and Video Teleconferencing. Performs in a supervisory role as needed.

Advanced experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, and gateways to enable connectivity between servers, LANs and WANs and Voice and Video Teleconferencing. Experience providing analysis and recommendations for information technology requirements. Assists in planning and organization both technically and administratively. Performs in a management capacity as needed.

Network Operations Manager

Network operation management in the areas of LAN/WAN, Server Support, Network Security, Cabling, and Network Operations Center Support.

Areas of IT Support for the USPTO:

• Desktop Deployments and Moves
• Desktop Field Support
• Warehouse Operations Support
• Technical Writing / Document Development
• Test & Evaluation Hardware Support
• Security Operations & Enterprise Monitoring
• Release Control Branch Support
• Network Operations & Maintenance
• Network Cabling
• Collaboration Services and Support
• Authorization & Assessment (A&A)
• Remote Site End User Support
• Electronic Business Center Support
• Future Requirements

Job Application Instructions:

To be considered for these positions please submit a clear and concise resume (2 pages max.) as well as your minimum salary requirements. We will NOT consider your application without the REQUIRED minimum salary requirements.