Network Engineer (NOAA Weather Systems)
About The Position
The Network Engineer supports mission-critical government network and communications infrastructure by maintaining, administering, monitoring, and optimizing network systems and connectivity services. This position is responsible for network operations, troubleshooting, configuration management, incident response, and continuous improvement activities that help ensure the secure and reliable delivery of voice, data, wireless, cellular, satellite, and collaboration services. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in network engineering with excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to support complex operational environments where system availability and responsiveness are essential to mission success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Current CCNA certification required.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Highly organized, structured, process-oriented, and a self-starter.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Minimum of 5 years supporting networking and collaboration services to include production and technical support.
- Experience with: Voice Over IP [VOIP] (digital-to-analog conversions, including encoders and decoders), Cellular technology (4G/LTE, 5G), Cellular signal automators (for signal strength, quality, signal-to-noise ratio), Router and modem firmware (Cisco, Digi, Cradlepoint, Fortinet), Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellite telecommunications
- Ability to obtain Public Trust Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain government client networks, including routers, switches, encoders/decoders, and VPNs.
- Design, test, and evaluate new network solutions and hardware.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate network issues.
- Work with application teams, customers and other support teams to co-ordinate and facilitate incident triage and resolve production monitoring issues in a timely manner.
- Manage ServiceNow tickets and service requests to ensure a resolution in a timely and efficient manner.
- Develop standard operating procedures and user guides.
- Identify and develop ways to improve and automate monitoring to gain operational efficiencies and improve responsiveness.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Meaningful work supporting NOAA's mission
- Opportunities for professional growth and technical skill development
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Comprehensive benefits package including free employee-only medical, dental, and vision, FSA plans, parental leave, PTO, Life Insurance, 11-paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
