Senior Network Engineer

Company: TekSynap
Location: Newport News
Posted on: May 17, 2020

Job Description:

TekSynap, a "Fast 50" technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. 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 [ Apply now to explore jobs with us! We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract in Norfolk, VA. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is an agency of the Department of Defense. DLA Information Operations Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network Branch (NTS-LAN), located enterprise wide at multiple DLA locations. This requirement is intended to support LAN functions by providing skills and expertise in telecom engineering and operational support of current and new technologies to the Local Area Network (LAN). RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes and develops telecommunications networks supporting a wide range of capabilities, including voice, data, video, and/or wireless services. * 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. In conjunction with functional users, develops alternative solutions and backup plans. * Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel responsible for telecommunications network design, implementation, and operations tasks, including the review of work for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards and progress in accordance with schedules. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. * Prepares milestone status reports, and deliveries/ presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Must have 10 years of telecommunications experience with at least 8 years of local area network experience. * 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. * Experience in analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services. * In addition to the above, experience, particularly on complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis. * Experience in managing the evaluation and cost estimation of voice and data WAN services from telecommunications carriers, designing access and backbone networks using carrier services, or in managing the analysis and design of wireless voice or data networks (using private radio facilities or commercial services). * US Citizen * Active Secret clearance with IT-I sensitivity * Must hold one of the following IAT Level II or III certifications * CCNA Security * CSA+ * GICSP * GSEC * Security+ CE * SSCP * CASP CE * CCNP Security * CISA * CISSP (or associate) * GCED * GCIH * Must hold computing environment certifications * CCSE NGX * CCNA * CCNP * CCSP * SCNA * CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI * CCMSE NG with AI * CSMSE NG with AI Plus VSX * NSA * ESE COMPETENCIES * Establish Focus * Change Management * Develop Others * Oral Communication * Written Communication * Interpersonal Awareness * Build Relationships * Analytical Thinking * Conceptual Thinking * Strategic Thinking * Technical Expertise * Initiative * Foster Innovation * Results Oriented * Teamwork * Customer Service 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: Norfolk, VA * Type of environment: Setting changes * Noise level: Medium - Loud * 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: Less than 10% 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 Active Secret Clearance with IT-I sensitivity 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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