Network Engineer - Telephone

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques•Washington, DC

19h

About The Position

TJFACT is seeking a Network Engineer to support our DOS DT (Diplomatic Technology) IT team in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. The Network Engineer provides expert-level support for the Department of State Telephone shop network infrastructure. Specific responsibilities vary, but in general, are responsible for maintaining all aspects of an enterprise voice network, ensuring that mission-critical resources are always available when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or 8 years job related experience in lieu of education
Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP certification
Substantial knowledge in current Cisco applications and tools
Working knowledge of Avaya VOIP Programming
Experience supporting voice RRI,SIP trunks ,ACD and POTS
Experience Administering Avaya / Nortel switches
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining the local area network and ensuring the network remains available, as well as ensuring the wide area network connections remain available.
Designs, installs, maintains, patches, troubleshoots, tests, and documents system and network hardware (Avaya and Cisco) on the local and wide area networks.
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot core Avaya and Cisco switches and routers, and configure and secure new network devices.
Ensure workstations and servers can communicate across network paths and that the network maintains a high level of survivability.
Analyze network performance, optimize equipment, and review configuration changes.
Install and inspect infrastructure and replace end-of-life wiring and equipment.
Ensure network equipment is patched, updated, and backed up as needed.
Thoroughly document network layout and validate through network operation centers.
Develop and documents standard operating procedures, network layout documentation, and key contacts list for support staff.
Plan the installation of new Local Area Networks (LANs) and complex modifications or extensions to existing ones.
Recommend installation of new or modified data bandwidth circuits, bridges, modems, routers, multiplexes, computer hardware and software
Prepare equipment specification, layouts, cost estimates, user training and system documentation
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, test and document network hardware including WAN routers, LAN routers, hubs, switches, and modems
Collect, evaluate, and summarize capacity, performance, problem, resource and workload data to recommend configuration changes to maximize the effective and efficient use of installed technology
Use software and hardware tools used to determine nature of problems such as PRTG, LAN analyzer, signal generator, data line test set, and power line monitor
Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain records.
Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.