Network Engineer III

Network Tier 3 Engineer Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Network Tier 3 Engineer to support our proposal effort for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Position Overview: Provide on-site Tier 3 network engineering support for the EACN environment at Scott Air Force Base. This mission-essential role supports A2G2 operations, network architecture, configuration management, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, and integration of new capabilities. Job Duties: Provide network analysis and design services to engineer, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to meet EACN requirements and optimize network/system performance. Assist Government Engineers with EACN Configuration/Change Management, Technical Architecture, and current/future-state planning. Assist in troubleshooting network issues at the JBA and JBLM operational A2G2s and platforms accessing the A2G2. Support approved EACN A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements. Establish and maintain the A2G2 baseline configuration and SIL, including installation and functional testing of new software versions, TCTOs, patches, TCNOs, and other applicable directives. Modify the A2G2 baseline configuration to support additional OSA/EA, MAF, and Roll-On/Roll-Off assets as required. Assist with installing, removing, or replacing equipment and making configuration changes at operational A2G2 sites. Train incoming Government and/or contractor personnel on A2G2 configuration standards. Provide a Network Installation and Configuration Guide before changes are made to an operational system, network, or gateway. Ensure new hardware, software, and configuration changes are documented, installed, and tested in the SIL before changes are made to operational A2G2s. Configure and maintain a test-and-evaluation gateway supporting troubleshooting, aircraft DT&E/OT&E, and operational gateway baseline configuration. Update local checklists, policies, diagrams, and EACN documentation in accordance with Government Engineer guidance. Perform network/system backups in accordance with DISA STIG and Government Engineer guidance. Recommend configuration changes, remain aware of future upgrades, develop solutions, identify deficiencies, perform requested system/configuration changes, and identify new requirements. Provide technical and configuration information necessary to support all three A2G2s. Create scripts, executables, graphs, and maps to configure and utilize networked computers. Maintain servers through disk management, cleanup, backups, approved updates/patches, secure connectivity, and SNMP-based statistics collection. Support trend analysis concerning network availability, utilization, outages, and overall system health. Review configurations, operating procedures, and troubleshooting procedures involving routers, switches, firewalls, CIDR, VLSM, DNS, network management, encryption, and satellite transmissions. Configure and implement fault-tolerance and disaster-recovery solutions on servers and network devices. Support and sustain EACN VoIP capabilities in the Scott SIL and operational A2G2 environments. Design and implement technical solutions for integration of new network transport capabilities into EACN when directed by Government Engineers. Required Qualifications: Minimum of five years of relevant experience. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required. Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance at time of award. Comply with DoDM 8140.03 and obtain the appropriate DoD-approved IA baseline certification for the position within the timeframes specified by the PWS. Ability to perform duties on site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Company Description Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions. Benefits Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more! EEO Statement Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request. Scott Air Force Base