Intermediate Network Engineering Technician

Intermediate Network Engineering Technician

Our client is currently seeking an Intermediate Network Engineering Technician to work fully onsite in Fort Belvoir, VA. In support of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the Regional Network Enterprise Center for the National Capital Region (RNEC-NCR), we are currently seeking an Intermediate Network Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience and a Secret Clearance. Must start with an active CCNA Routing and Switching certification and an IAT-II level certification such as Security+ CE. Higher level IAT-II certifications, such as CCNA Security, will also be accepted to fulfill this requirement.

Essential Functions :

• Supports the Government by performing a variety of broad network engineering tasks focused on the design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of the RNEC-NCR intricate network infrastructure (including the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN).
• Uses AESMP ticket submissions for work assignments responding to critical and VIP tickets within two (2) hours of notification by telephone or e-mail by appropriate Government authority.
• Support Network operations with activities such as, installation of new modified hardware, operating systems and software applications ensuring compliance with Information Assurance (IA) security integrity requirements for the enclave, installation of the LAN, WAN, SONET and related equipment, maintaining critical components of the ICAN from the edge router to the Area Distribution Switches (NIPR / layer 2, SIPR / Layer #) on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week on call basis, supporting the network system, and configuring and supporting the use of DOD Common Access Card (CAC) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for user authentication into the network and into applications and for signing and encrypting electronic mail.
• Successfully completing equipment installations, movements, additions and changes, such as accomplishing these actions to maintain the network ICAN infrastructure including hubs, routers, switches, concentrators, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), SONET multiplexers, servers, storage area nodes (SANs), cable management systems and other network enhancements down to the Edge Access Switch level, supporting NIPRNET Internet and web access, establishing communication links capable of providing required bandwidth to support effective and efficient connectivity and digital communications between Fort Belvoir and offsite Government facilities, implementing / maintaining software and application configuration management and configuration reporting, installing / updating anti-virus software and anti-virus signature files on all assigned assets, installing security patches to protect against information assurance (IA) vulnerabilities, implementing / applying procedures to ensure only approved personnel have access to the Fort Belvoir network, and installing Government Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) server side certificates and implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and other secure methods of data transmission including support to the VPN, VPN servers, CITRIX, and Structured Query Language (SQL) servers.

Competencies :

Customer prefers candidates who demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the communications networks and systems employed by the customer.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 7am-3 : 30pm with on-call availability to aid in 24 / 7 support.