Network Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS • Washington, DC

3d • $115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As Network Engineer III, you will provide full life-cycle support for all network services, including the installation, tuning, testing, monitoring, operation, maintenance, upgrading, patching, break/fix, and management of designated network distribution systems and associated equipment for all levels of security classification. You will perform on-site or in-house servicing, repairs and/or installations of customer-owned products. You will provide technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment and serve as customer contact on technical and service-related problems.

Requirements

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret; will be subject to a federal background investigation.
• 7-10 years of Network Engineering experience
• BS/BA or equivalent experience
• Wide Area Networks (WAN) experience
• Large-Scale Network experience with: MPLS and BGP; Routing/Switching
• Experience with building out network including Design/Documentation and traffic engineering
• Deep understanding of network management, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of security protocols
• Working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Experience deploying Quality of Service (QoS) in LAN/WLAN environments in support of multimedia and voice applications.
• Experience providing Tier 3 and Tier 4 support and issue resolution
• Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
• Leadership experience
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Must have very good Visio documentation skills.
• Experience working within a team environment, possess exceptionally high customer service skills, and have a commitment to excellent customer support.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure network connectivity throughout the LAN/WAN and MAN Infrastructure
• Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN/WAN solutions.
• Plan network layouts and configure systems to user environments.
• Provide technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception to launch.
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Service provisioning, installation, maintenance, and management of the intra-facility LAN/VLAN wiring, equipment, and software itself within and between the facilities.
• Analyze voice, video, radiofrequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices.
• Conduct Site Survey and Plan network layouts and configures systems to user environments.
• Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis.
• Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to users.
• Perform network administration duties.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participate in special projects & O&M as required.
• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise.
• Follow management system policies, procedures, and work instructions as part of daily job duties.
• Protect company and customer information by adhering to security and quality requirements.
• Promptly report incidents, nonconformities, or risks to the appropriate authority.
• Some after-hours on-call support and travel may be required.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees