Junior Network Engineer

ASRC Federal • Ashburn, VA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies LLC is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support an upcoming DHA contract. This work will be supported at various CONUS and OCONUS sites. The individual must be flexible to work a hybrid schedule. Roles are contingent upon contract award Responsibilities Ensures that the LAN/WAN is capable of providing required services by supporting the network infrastructure through the use of troubleshooting and problem resolution in a production environment. Provides daily operational and sustainment support for all DHA deployed LAN/WLAN/WAN networks within the DHA Activities under the Network Specialists prevue. Coordinates with Network Engineer Associate or Referral Network Engineer to plan, install and support hardware and software upgrades. Receives direction from either the Referral Network Engineer and/or the Network Engineer Associate and implements all changes to the network in accordance with approved LAN/WLAN/WAN Network Standards. Resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG type tools used to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime. Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WLAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN/WLAN – WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems. Must be capable of conferring with and taking direction from both the Referral Network Engineer and/or the Network Engineer Associate to establish and configure network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs. Uses diagnostic utilities to identify and isolate problems encountered on different mediums and network protocols, gather latency statistics and find specific network bottlenecks, evaluate problems and implement fix actions through device reconfiguration or replacement depending on the circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Sciences and two (2) years related experience; OR successful completion of a certified technical / vocational school and three (3) years related experience.
• Must possess a Security+ certification
• Must possess a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent (i.e., BCNE for Brocade, etc.).
• Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and Methodologies.
• Must have a clear understanding and proficient in the normal networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND), EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Point to Point Protocol (PPP), High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), V.35, RS-449 and a clear understanding of the 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z communications and Internet standards is required.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and direct experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communications medium in use by the DoD and DHA.
• Experience with various Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), cable testers, network sniffers and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications are also required.
• Possess experience in routed, switched and shared LAN environments that operate such items as current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX and OpenVMS and employ routers, switches, and terminal servers as well as various local and long-haul WAN connectivity.
• US Citizenship to successfully complete a government background investigation.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the LAN/WAN is capable of providing required services by supporting the network infrastructure through the use of troubleshooting and problem resolution in a production environment.
• Provides daily operational and sustainment support for all DHA deployed LAN/WLAN/WAN networks within the DHA Activities under the Network Specialists prevue.
• Coordinates with Network Engineer Associate or Referral Network Engineer to plan, install and support hardware and software upgrades.
• Receives direction from either the Referral Network Engineer and/or the Network Engineer Associate and implements all changes to the network in accordance with approved LAN/WLAN/WAN Network Standards.
• Resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible.
• An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG type tools used to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime.
• Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WLAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN/WLAN – WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems.
• Must be capable of conferring with and taking direction from both the Referral Network Engineer and/or the Network Engineer Associate to establish and configure network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs.
• Uses diagnostic utilities to identify and isolate problems encountered on different mediums and network protocols, gather latency statistics and find specific network bottlenecks, evaluate problems and implement fix actions through device reconfiguration or replacement depending on the circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level