Test Event Junior Network Engineer IRES - SSFB
About The Position
The Test Event Junior Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will partner with the support team, heavily involved with identifying, prioritizing, and resolving critical network related issues that impact business operations. Proactively seeks to communicate solutions to network related issues and preferred emerging technologies that can be used to improve the overall health of the company network. Assist in design, configuration, installation, test and troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco and PaloAlto based LAN/WANs. Use technical writing and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment with minimal or no supervision. Coordinate work with internal/external elements to provide/suggest technical solutions for network environments and document any updates or changes to the network. Travel to remote locations with an exercise team and provide on-site technical setup and support for the duration of the event.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with completion of advanced education).
- 2 or more years of directly related Network Engineering experience.
- Experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco and PaloAlto based LAN/WANs.
- Must have, and maintain, a current CompTIA Security+ certification or CCNA Security certification.
- Must have a valid US Passport.
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Network+ certification, CCNA certification, and/or JNCIA certification.
- Familiarity with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, Internal/External routing protocols, TCP and UDP, Multicast environments, Cisco Call Manager and VMware.
- Experience working with BMDS or multi component exercises.
Responsibilities
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve critical network related issues that impact business operations.
- Communicate solutions to network related issues and preferred emerging technologies.
- Assist in design, configuration, installation, test and troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco and PaloAlto based LAN/WANs.
- Coordinate work with internal/external elements to provide/suggest technical solutions for network environments.
- Document any updates or changes to the network.
- Travel to remote locations with an exercise team and provide on-site technical setup and support for the duration of the event.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
