Network Engineer

Sms Data Products Group • Montgomery, AL

210d

About The Position

SMS is seeking a Network Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the NCC mission at Maxwell/Gunter Annex in Montgomery, AL. SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity. SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com. Submit your resume today!

Requirements

• Three to five years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on experience with Cisco platforms.
• Technical experience in Cisco, LAN/WAN, VoIP, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies.
• Experience with Cisco routing/switching platforms and IOS.
• Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET.
• Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers.
• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as required.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a Security + CE certification prior to start.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an interim clearance.

Nice To Haves

• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks assigned by Senior Network Engineer.
• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), Intranet and Internet, and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
• Maintain network hardware and software.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Provide support to projects that involve networks.
• Support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice, and Video) requirements, designs, and orders.
• Develop LAN/WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.
• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.
• Follow policies and procedures for change and incident management.

Benefits

• CMMI Level 3 certification.
• ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services