Network Engineer

Overview

Our AFNCR contract at Andrews Air Force Base, MD is seeking an experienced Network Engineer.

As a dynamic systems integrator, 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 

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Responsibilities

· Monitor data or infrastructure system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues.· Identify issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary.· Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate.· Initiate resolution as appropriate for enterprise level routers and switches.· Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.· Process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI's) as directed by management.· Maintain required security posture on all network equipment in accordance with DoD and local command mandates and requirements, including updates, STIGs, IOS upgrades, and other basic network security requirements.· Support special projects and day‐to‐day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead· Support on-call rotation schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8+ years of related experience, additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Expert knowledge with LAN switching, including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP), Port Security, Spanning Tree, and Layer 2 and 3 switching configurations.
• Expert knowledge with Layer 3 routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.) and best practices on implementation.
• Expert knowledge with with L1/L2 network troubleshooting (Unclassified and Classified.
• Expert knowledge of DoD network and application security hardening requirements.
• Experienced with programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting encryption devices at network points of presence including management via GEM-X or other DoD management tools.
• Experienced with DoD COMSEC management processes and procedures.
• Currently possess an Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Holds an active CompTIA Security +CE or CCNP Security certification
• Holds a CCNA Certification

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.