Network Engineer II

MicroTech • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

23d

About The Position

The Network Engineer shall have a current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and will maintain network functionality by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, good-put, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls. The candidate will secure the network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; and maintaining documentation. The candidate shall administer the network communication devices and cabling. This includes installation; configuration and updating of Government provided network devices such as switches and routers and the installation and upgrades of network cabling. Network devices shall be configured IAW AR 25-2 and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) provided by the COR. The candidate shall: troubleshoot, and repair the peripheral equipment and network; analyze and troubleshoot peripheral devices and network connectivity and determine if problems are related to hardware, software, connectivity or combination of both; coordinate with co-workers, system developers, vendors and functional users to effect successful problem resolution; suggesting system modifications to preclude problem recurrence using various diagnostic and utility software packages to correct problems; replace faulty parts and components with replacements parts furnished by the Government.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Security+ certification for Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT-II) or higher
• Cisco CCNA certification or higher
• Must be comfortable working within a dynamic work environment
• Should have the ability to self-organize and coordinate resources as needed to complete tasks.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Equivalent discipline a plus.
• Prior experience supporting DoD and/or Federal government customers a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network functionality by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, good-put, and latency
• Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment
• Define network policies and procedures
• Establish connections and firewalls
• Secure the network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation
• Maintain documentation
• Administer the network communication devices and cabling
• Install, configure and update Government provided network devices such as switches and routers and the installation and upgrades of network cabling
• Configure Network devices IAW AR 25-2 and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) provided by the COR
• Troubleshoot, and repair the peripheral equipment and network
• Analyze and troubleshoot peripheral devices and network connectivity and determine if problems are related to hardware, software, connectivity or combination of both
• Coordinate with co-workers, system developers, vendors and functional users to effect successful problem resolution
• Suggest system modifications to preclude problem recurrence using various diagnostic and utility software packages to correct problems
• Replace faulty parts and components with replacements parts furnished by the Government

Benefits

• Insurance (medical, dental vision)
• Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service, 20 days off for those with more than three years of service)
• 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Corporate Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees