Network Systems Technician

The Tatitlek Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Network Systems Technician to support and design network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and security technologies. The ideal candidate must hold a network-level certification such as Security+ or CCNA and have significant hands-on experience. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. The position also involves maintaining documentation and potentially requires a DOD security clearance. Compensation starts at $45+/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to attain a DOD security clearance.
• Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols.
• Network level certification required at hiring.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and support for the network infrastructure.
• Evaluate products and provide recommendations.
• Maintain documentation related to CM processes.

Skills

Network level certification (i.e., Security+, CCNA)

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise others

Education

Network experience of four (4) years

Tools

Ethernet

Fast Ethernet

TCP/IP

UDP/IP

Job description

Overview

The Network Systems Technician provides planning, design, architecture and support for the labs infrastructure network. This includes support of currently implemented technologies; LAN, WAN, IDS, IPS, etc. and new network equipment for new requirements. The Systems Engineer evaluates products and provides recommendations on their suitability for the IWSL’s network environment. The Systems Engineer must be self-motivated and able to work independently. The Systems Engineer will support Information Assurance (IA) projects involving all phases of information assurance related to network operations. The position is not covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) Davis Bacon Act (DBA), or union.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering:

• Planning, design, architecture and support for the IWSL’s infrastructure network.
• Evaluate products and provide recommendations.
• Planning, design, and implementation of various IA strategies and technologies to include encryptors, perimeter and host-based firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), intrusion detection systems, vulnerability assessment, and data analysis tools.

Configuration Management (CM):

• Maintain documentation related to all internal and external CM processes.
• Provide documentation for all network related installations and activations.
• Maintain maintenance posture for all equipment and software in support of network operations.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May require occasional travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:

• The Network Systems Technician shall have a network level certification (i.e., Security+ CCNA, and a minimum of four (4) years of network experience.
• The Network Systems Technician shall have experience with the installation, and operations of personal computers and associated peripherals.
• The Network Systems Technician shall have experience with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet in addition to the following protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, NetBEUI, SNMP and DECNET.
• A DOD 8570 IAT 2 Certification in applicable Networking Computer disciplines is required at hiring and must be maintained in an unexpected state throughout the life of this task order.
• Must have or be able to attain a DOD security clearance.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

The Network Systems Technician shall demonstrate capability in supervising others, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly communicated problems and project status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

May require some travel.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Salary

$45+/hourly DOE