Network Technician

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a Network Technician to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. The responsibility of a Network Technician is to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure optimal operation with minimal interruptions. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as LANs, WANs, intranets, extranects, and other data communications networks. Conduct network modeling, analysis, and planning, including assessing capacity needs for network infrastructures. Design network and computer security measures to protect data and ensure network integrity. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and security.

Requirements

• High School Degree and 3 years related experience (Network Technician I)
• High School Degree and 5 years related experience (Network Technician II)
• AA/AS Degree and 3 years related experience (Network Technician III)
• In lieu of a degree for Network Technician III, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 6 years.
• BA/BS Degree and 3 years related experience (Network Technician IV)
• In lieu of a degree for Network Technician IV, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 9 years.
• U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

Responsibilities

• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks.
• Perform network maintenance to ensure optimal operation with minimal interruptions.
• Design and implement computer and information networks, such as LANs, WANs, intranets, extranects, and other data communications networks.
• Conduct network modeling, analysis, and planning, including assessing capacity needs for network infrastructures.
• Design network and computer security measures to protect data and ensure network integrity.
• Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree