26 Oct
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Vacancy expired!
NexGen Data Systems is seeking an iSupport Sustainment Engineer with experience supporting in-service systems for the world wide Defense Health Agency (DHA) network. Sustainment Engineers ensure continued operation and maintenance of a system with managed risk. Technical surveillance of critical safety items, approved sources for these items, and the oversight of the design configuration baselines are also part of the sustaining engineering effort. The ability to work shifts during a 24/7 operational requirement is a must. This team consists of a combination of System Engineering and management strategies to achieve the desired sustainment metrics. This includes:
- Root cause analysis of in-service problems (including operational hazards, deficiency reports, parts obsolescence, corrosion effects, and reliability degradation)
- Other activities necessary to ensure cost-effective support to achieve peacetime and wartime readiness and performance requirements over a system’s life-cycle
- Troubleshoot network security suite solutions.
- Work in a team setting making recommendations related to troubleshooting, device configuration, and documentation.
- Resolve issues in a timely manner dealing with a variety of different network devices and protocols following applicable reporting formats
- Perform detailed technical analyses for a system, subsystem or system elements
- Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
- 5+ years relevant experience in supporting a large network infrastructure.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred but not required.
- A strong working knowledge with Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Virtual Private Network devices.
- A good understanding of TCP/IP in regards to routing and subnetting
- Must be a team player that can work under pressure with good written and oral communication skills
- Must have an active DoD SSBI/Top Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a DoD SSBI/Top Secret Clearance
- Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Access Control Lists
- Layer 2 Switching
- Spanning Tree
- Packet Analysis
- Cisco Switch 3560
- Cisco Switch 3750
- Cisco Switch 4500X
- Palo Alto Firewall PA-4050
- Palo Alto Firewall PA-2050
- Palo Alto Firewall PA-5050
- A strong sense of urgency including self-governance on task priority.
- Must be willing to work shifts to cover a 24x7 operational environment.
- Must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, as well as all required security certifications and trainings
- Must have or be willing and capable of obtaining within 60 days a qualifying security certification, which could be CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE or SSCP
- Travel as required
- Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
- Company provides short and long term disability plans.
- 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
- Comprehensive training and development program.
- 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
Vacancy expired!