On-Site Mission-Critical Network Systems Engineer

Akima; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima Company, is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support a mission-oriented law enforcement organization in the National Capital Region. The role involves leading or supporting initiatives to identify opportunities and maximize value from new investigative technologies.

The ideal candidate should combine education, experience, and drive, with hands-on work delivering scientific and engineering capabilities to operational users and customers.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust / pass DEA agency-specific background check.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in technical field.
• General experience in Project Management, Problem Solving, LAN Knowledge, Proxy Servers, Networking Knowledge, Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Performance Tuning.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, and network protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, SSH, FTP).
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access. Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Active Directory as it applies to projects.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills

LAN Knowledge

Networking Knowledge

Network Design and Implementation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

TCP/UDP

SSH/FTP

Job description

Suvi, an Akima Company, is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support a mission-oriented law enforcement organization in the National Capital Region. The role involves leading or supporting initiatives to identify opportunities and maximize value from new investigative technologies.

The ideal candidate should combine education, experience, and drive, with hands-on work delivering scientific and engineering capabilities to operational users and customers.