Network Engineer III

American Systems•Washington, DC

2d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Now Hiring at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS! As one organization, we offer expanded resources, streamlined operations, and increased opportunities for growth and development. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and customer success. Responsibilities An Average Day: 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. 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.

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; w ill 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

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.
Perform on-site or in-house servicing, repairs and/or installations of customer-owned products.
Provide technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment and serve as customer contact on technical and service-related problems.
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.

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.

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