Principle Network Engineer

TekSynap; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Vacation Time

Holidays

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Network Engineer to lead operations in Arlington, VA. This role involves coordinating JNOSC activities, managing project risks, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network administration and project management, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team at a fast-growing tech company that values innovation and offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in network administration and project management.
• Must possess a Network Administrator/Engineer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate JNOSC operations and oversee service response activities.
• Develop project plans and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Network Administration

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the central coordinator for JNOSC operations, overseeing both Tier III service response/help desk and service restoral team activities.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other JSP Operations teams as specified (servers, applications, storage area network, backup and recovery, facilities, messaging).
• Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance activities for the JSP Transport Network.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and communication with stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Develop risk management plans and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance indicators and adjust plans as needed to address potential risks.
• Establish quality standards and ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to assess project deliverables.
• Implement corrective actions to address any deviations from quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs.
• Prepare regular status reports and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project change requests and assess their impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop change management plans and coordinate implementation with stakeholders.
• Communicate changes effectively to ensure understanding and buy-in from project team members and stakeholders.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• 8-10 years’ experience
• Certifications:
• Network Administrator/Engineer Certification
• Clearance: Must possess Secret clearance

Overview

We are seeking a Principle Network Engineer to join our team supporting DISA JSP ETM in Arlington, VA.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.