Junior Network Engineer (Travel)

TekSynap•Huntsville, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Network Engineer (Travel) to join our team supporting the FBI’s Information Technology Infrastructure Division. 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.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret security clearance
1-3 years of relevant IT experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and resolving LAN/WAN issues.
Basic knowledge of IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Stateful firewalls and encryption technologies.
Working knowledge of network management tools, such as Riverbed, Wireshark, Micro Focus Network Automation, etc.
Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems.
Must have good knowledge of general security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS and access control lists.
Capable of making travel arrangements (Air, Hotel, Rental Car, etc.)
U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Associates of Science degree (preferred) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related area.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise Core and Infrastructure certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Intermediate Network Engineer and on-site government personnel in responding to and managing any tickets, alerts, or communications that come into the Network Operations Center.
Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems.
Perform technical refresh of routers, switches, and firewall devices at customer sites.
Deploy device configurations and verify operability.
Follow up with other government and contractor personnel on outstanding ticket updates.
Observe the actions of other contractor personnel to capture and assist with ticket updates or notes for after action reviews.
Provide support to other contractor personnel towards the accomplishment of their responsibilities and duties.
Contribute to reporting and data analysis of the work done under the CLIN by the NOC.