Network Engineer - Basic
US-PA-Philadelphia
External
Req #: 7445
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: We are seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer Basic to join our team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency 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. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic This position is in support of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). DLA is an agency of the Department of Defense. DLA Network Operations (NETOPS) Engineering Support Services, located enterprise wide at multiple DLA locations. This position is intended to support DLA with a full range of IT technical expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA Enterprise LAN. Responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES * The Network Engineer shall design, plan, establish, and optimize networks and enterprise network architecture * This role shall analysis and design of voice networks, LAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services * The successful candidate will work independently or with a team * Develops, designs, and plans for installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems from project inception to conclusion * Analyzes the problem and the characteristics of the information to be transported * Defines the problem and develops system requirements and network specifications * Closely coordinates with other information system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services REQUIREMENTS * The Network Engineer should be experience in telecommunications network design and management. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, or under only general direction, on requirements that are moderately complex to analyze, plan, program, and implement. * A minimum of two years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required * Must have one of the following DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or higher * Security+ CE * CASP CE * CYSA+ * GICSP * GSEC * SSCP * CCNP Security * CISA * CISSP (or Associate) * GCED * GCIH * Must have one of the following: * Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) * Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E) * An active DoD Secret security clearance is required to start and must be able to obtain IT-I Sensitivity. * Network survey/ deployment/support and physical infrastructure experience recommended * Must have working knowledge of computer hardware/software fundamentals including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Visio 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. * Location: Any DLA Location * Type of environment: Remote * 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: 50% 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 Secret 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. 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.
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