Network Engineer III

Provides network, communications, systems engineering and integration services necessary to implement and support new and upgraded networking services in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of network engineering and systems administration tasks that are concerned with the design and implementation of integrated networks, including personnel, hardware, software and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Supports the planning and performance of network engineering research, systems design development, and other assignments in conformance with DISA STIGS, network design, engineering and customer specifications.
• Shall make the operational availability, security, and maintenance of the WPAFB networks the primary focus of their support.
• Provide day-to-day application administration, implementation, and configuration management support for the WPAFB monitoring tools and applications. i.e. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), etc.
• Shall provide monitoring, configuration control, technical services, and second level maintenance and repair for the networks and infrastructure that comprise the WPAFB Local/Metropolitan/Wide Area Networks (LAN/MAN/WAN).
• Shall monitor the ServiceNow system for tickets assigned to the Infrastructure Operations Team and update the tracking system with status and resolution information.

Key Skills:

• Cisco ISE experience, specifically with policy creation, TACACS management, AD integration, and 802.1x wired/wireless certificate based authentication
• Cisco Catalyst Center infrastructure administration
• Cisco Nexus, IOS-XE, and IOS layer 2/3 device management
• SolarWinds node/device administration
• Palo Alto Firewall Management Experience
• Cisco FMC Experience
• in-depth working knowledge of routing protocals

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network systems processes and procedures or skills equivalent to Air Force certification for the position task
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5 years of experience in networking and computer systems. An additional 3 years experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio applications.
• DoD 8140.30: Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT-I) Certification: Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), Global Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) or Security+ (Security+ preferred)
• Operating System (OS) Certification - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
• Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
• Excellent coordination and communication skills

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

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.