Communication Network Engineer Mid

TEKsystems•Gulfport, MS

1d•$46 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

TEKsystems is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support a Navy customer in Gulfport, MS. You will be part of a Team of Network Technicians and Engineers servicing Navy sites. This network includes Cisco, Aruba, Brocade, Juniper, Riverbed and McAfee network devices to include Routers, Switches, Access Points, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and WAN Accelerators. Responsibilities: Install and maintain network devices at the site and work with the NOC technicians and managers to troubleshoot outages and resolve network related issues. You will be responsible to create ticket for maintenances using HPE Service Manager. Candidates will be expected to understand, implement, and follow processes in accordance with current policies and procedures. Perform escalation and additional tasks as directed. Take Direction from the Regional Leader and Site Leaders Job Requirements: The successful candidate will have basic working knowledge in the Networking and Information Technology field with 2- 4 plus years’ experience in the Information Technology Field with basic Networking knowledge. Position requires the basic skills to manage the execution of maintenance activities and network outages. Fundamental understanding of the OSI Model is required. Candidate needs a basic understanding of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, associated software tools, and cabling in a large LAN/MAN/BAN/WAN environment. Knowledge of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP is a Plus. Knowledge and experience working with wireless technologies, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and WAN Accelerators and associated technologies is highly desirable. Some travel maybe required. Some Travel will be Required. Ability to Obtain a Government Secret Security Clearance is required.

Requirements

Basic working knowledge in the Networking and Information Technology field
2- 4 plus years’ experience in the Information Technology Field with basic Networking knowledge
Basic skills to manage the execution of maintenance activities and network outages
Fundamental understanding of the OSI Model is required
Basic understanding of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, associated software tools, and cabling in a large LAN/MAN/BAN/WAN environment
Ability to Obtain a Government Secret Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
Knowledge and experience working with wireless technologies, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and WAN Accelerators and associated technologies is highly desirable
Active Secret Clearance and Security +
Network Administrator experience
CCNA Must be acquired in 6 month period - preferred when starting

Responsibilities

Install and maintain network devices at the site
Work with the NOC technicians and managers to troubleshoot outages and resolve network related issues
Create ticket for maintenances using HPE Service Manager
Understand, implement, and follow processes in accordance with current policies and procedures
Perform escalation and additional tasks as directed
Take Direction from the Regional Leader and Site Leaders