Corporate Enterprise Network Engineer - Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Corporate Enterprise Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency.

This position is in support of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).  DLA is an agency of the Department of Defense. DLA Information Operations, Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Information Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE), Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) located enterprise wide at multiple DLA locations. This position is intended to support the Enterprise Telecommunications Network and Cloud functions by exercising skills and expertise in telecom engineering and operational support of current and new technologies.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Corporate Enterprise Network Engineer performs a variety of network engineering task including but not limited to the below.

• Works under general supervision developing the requirements to manage a task from inception to conclusion
• Expert knowledge of the following protocols and services for both IPv4 and IPv6:
• OSPF, Multi-Protocol BGP, MPLS (L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, TE, CSC), Multicast (MSDP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, Multicast VPN, Quality of Service, VPN Routing and Forwarding and Stateless Firewall Filters.
• Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems
• Expertise with current and anticipated network equipment; COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN and associated software and hardware equipment
• Coordinate with the Task Order PM, COTRs and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters
• Plan, perform, and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA's NOC, and DISA's NOCs
• Coordinate with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) to include the objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities required to complete the WAN technology refresh and upgrades
• Generate and update design drawings
• Prepare After Action Reports (AAR) that document the approach taken, results, recommendations and supporting rationale
• Identify new and emerging network capabilities as well as developing product evaluation and selection criteria
• Produce formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings
• Ensure interoperability between NIPR, SIPR and DISN network equipment and services
• Planning and tracking for implementation tasks
• Create necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the below technologies:
• Wireless Technologies
• IPv6 in concert with NIPR & SIPR transition
• Network Operations including network computer defense and situational awareness
• DISN Video Teleconferencing over NIPR & SIPR
• VOIP considering DISA Switched Network (DSN) efforts
• Digital Streaming Video
• Coordinate, plan and implement technology refreshes and upgrades to NIPR systems and equipment
• Identify and evaluate of emerging standards as they related to the NIPR & SIPR and DLA/DOD mandates

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Secret Clearance with IT-I eligibility
• Must have Active CCNP Enterprise 
• Must have or be able to obtain Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher
  certification; Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification within 60 days after start
• Must have one of the following DoD 8570 Baseline IAT Level III certifications
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH

Minimum five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience in the following:

• Deployment of WAN networks
• Deployment of a separate Pulse Secure Remote Access VPN architecture be able to provide tier II/III troubleshooting support
• Support the design and implementation of WAN equipment on the NIPR and SIPR
• Technology refreshes and upgrades
• Wireless technologies
• IPv6 transition and transition
• Tier III network troubleshooting
• Provide network engineering services to support the full WAN lifecycle including design, implementation, installation, testing and transition to sustainment
• Analysis of hardware, hardware configuration, security policy, network management, network protocols and security solutions in support of network functions related to the interoperability of the LAN, WAN (NIPR & SIPR) and DISN

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Locations: Pearl Harbor, HI 
• Type of environment: Hybrid schedule - Monday & Friday
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%-25%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• US Citizen
• IT-1 Secret Clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $150,000.00 - 225,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.