Network Engineer II

Network Engineer II

(*Multiple openings*)

Must have an active Secret clearance or higher

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. 
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions. 
• Work directly with internal and external customers, external government agencies, and other engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools.
• Perform a variety of change management tasks which include hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management. 
• Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.                                         
• Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, SDH/SONET. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date. 
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment. Working knowledge of both Transport and IP network topologies.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tech control facility or cyber transport experience Circuit actions and vendor experience,  IP/Transport architecture experience   
• Solarwinds and JIRA experience Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience.
• Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management

About Total Force Alliance:

Total Force Alliance, LLC is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded in 2023 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. We provide top-notch talent recruitment and retention for niche skillsets and in-demand talent for Enterprise IT Services: Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity, ServiceNow Development, and Cloud Services. Our corporate culture and industry partnerships enable us to offer unrivaled salary, benefits, training and professional development to select IT professionals that can innovate and deliver technical solutions targeted to Federal Civilian, Health, Defense, Intelligence and Cyber strategic priorities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Mental Health Resources
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life, Accident & Injury Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Certification Preparation & Exam Reimbursement
• Virtual Personal & Professional Development Classes

Target Salary Range

$55,000 - $80,000

The anticipated salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offer may vary based on several factors, including job responsibilities, education, certifications, relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, market data, contractual requirements, and other applicable considerations. Accordingly, the final salary may fall outside the stated range, where permitted by applicable law.

Total Force Alliance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristics.