Deployment Network Specialist (Tech Specialist 3)

Responsibilities

• Support the O&M Network Engineer in Pre-Installation, on site Deployment and go-live testing.
• Prepare and perform on-site network surveys at customer sites.
• Participate in the infrastructure configuration and testing activities prior to deployment.
• Directly involved in the hands-on implementation at customer site.
• Provide documentation and revisions of each deployment.
• Provide feedback to the O&M Network Engineer for future deployment improvements.

Requirements

• Detail oriented, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to present complex and technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Able to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.
• Deployment of network equipment and technology, with working knowledge in network device, configuration, able use device command line interfaces (CLI) and make configuration changes as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud provider environments such as AWS and Azure, with IL-2 or higher experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of WAN technology and deployment and troubleshooting different communication circuit types.
• Understanding of layer 1 technologies and their capabilities and limitations, including cable management, cable types, media converters, circuits to include CPE, Telco & Demark, etc.
• Experience in creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• System configuration based on DoD security policy and guideline.
• Candidates are expected to configure, troubleshoot and manage network security across a multi-enclave environment.
• Installation experience with routers, switches, firewalls and Security and Encryption appliances.
• Experience with networking protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS).
• Juniper/HPE/JUNOS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Field AND 5+ years working experience in a networking role OR 10+ Years work experience in a networking role with a high school diploma / GED.
• Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.
• DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist DCWF Code 441.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport for international travel.
• Ability to identify cable colors, markings or labels.