WAN Design and Engineer Support

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; Shaw Air Force Base (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a network engineering professional to design and operate a National IP/MPLS backbone. You will configure routing, monitor performance, and troubleshoot complex WAN environments while supporting IT management and LAN operations.

The role requires CCNP, ITIL, and a Secret clearance, with on‑site work at a government network facility. You will contribute to enterprise datacenter planning, provide documentation, and assist with OCONUS travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates in related field with 3+ years IT experience, or 5+ years IT experience.
• Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network.
• Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft server installation, roles, AD, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• Experience in WAN architectures utilizing BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• CCNP certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification (can be obtained within 60 days).
• Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer enterprise WAN architecture.
• Configure, monitor and trouble‑shoot National IP/MPLS backbone network.
• Configure routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Analyze networking metrics and identify sub‑par performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot QoS with policing, shaping, and queuing.
• Develop reports and trend analysis on bandwidth and security incidents.
• Collaborate on network/system planning and deployment of datacenter hardware/software.
• Provide General IT Management and Networking support.
• Provide LAN support and O&M support as required.
• Provide documentation/reports and meetings/briefings support.
• Provide functional training support as required.
• Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.

Skills

Network threat knowledge

Feedback and analysis

Windows server & AD

WAN design & engineering

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

CCNP

ITIL Foundation

Security clearance (Secret)

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AFCENT’s mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT’s theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long‑term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on‑site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com .

Job Responsibilities

• Design and engineer enterprise WAN architecture.
• Configure, monitor and trouble‑shoot National IP/MPLS backbone network.
• Configure and implement internal, external, and service provider routing protocols including but not limited to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Multi‑Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
• Analyze a myriad of networking metrics and recognize sub‑par network performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot Quality of Service (QOS) involving policing, shaping, and queuing from partner owned routers.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network/system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project‑based timeline.
• Provide General IT Management support.
• Provide General Networking support.
• Provide LAN support.
• Provide technical and general O&M support as required.
• Provide documentation/reports support as required.
• Provide meetings/briefings support as required.
• Provide functional training support as required.
• Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associates in related field and 3 or more years’ relevant IT experience Or 5 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network.
• Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis.
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• Must possess experience and demonstrate working knowledge in designing, engineering, implementing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures utilizing External Gateway Protocols (EGPs) such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) such as Cisco’s Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
• CCNP
• ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification)
• Secret clearance required

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.