Deployment Network Engineer
About The Position
M9 Solutions is seeking a Deployment Network Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Springfield, VA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), or a related discipline and 7+ years of progressive experience.
- Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.
- DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist DCWF Code 441.
- Ability to identify cable colors, markings, or labels.
- Must be detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), can communicate with all levels of the organization, and present complex and technical concepts to non-technical team members.
- An ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- An ability to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.
- Deployment of network equipment and technology, with working knowledge of network devices and configuration.
- Able to use device command line interfaces (CLI) and make configuration changes as needed.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with cloud provider environments such as AWS and Azure, with IL-2 or higher experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of WAN technology and deployment, and troubleshooting different communication circuit types.
- Understanding of layer 1 technologies and their capabilities and limitations, including cable management, cable types, media converters, circuits to include CPE, Telco & Demark, etc.
- Experience in creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
- Installation experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and Security and Encryption appliances.
- Understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS).
Nice To Haves
- Juniper/HPE/JUNOS experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the O&M Network Engineer in Pre-Installation, on-site deployment, and go-live testing.
- Prepare and perform on-site network surveys at client sites.
- Participate in infrastructure configuration and testing activities prior to deployment.
- Be directly involved in the hands-on implementation at client sites.
- Responsible for all the documentation and revisions of each deployment and provide feedback to the O&M Network Engineer for future deployment improvements.
- Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot & identify issues at all layers of the network.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and manage network security across a multi-enclave environment.
- System configuration based on security policy and guidelines.
- Domestic and international travel is expected.
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
