IT Specialist 3/Network Technician 5 - C

About the role

Position contingent on contract award. This position will be based in the greater Phoenix, AZ area (South-Central AZ region).

Responsibilities

• Identifies, gathers and reviews requirements collection supporting the design and implementation of Wired/wireless LANs.
• Performs site surveys to design the network and identify the device placement and materials required to implement and configure wired/wireless LANs.
• Ensures the operation and maintenance of the information technology and network infrastructure systems.
• Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and networks.
• Contributes to the overall performance, security, and availability of the program's Information Technology (IT) environment.
• Performs test and evaluation of wired and wireless networks to confirm performance and security in accordance with established thresholds.
• Diagnoses and resolves network-related issues, installs network hardware, implements network configurations, and provides technical support to end-users.
• Configures, implements and operates IT and network applications to manage and perform network management and orchestration functions in production, lab, staging and test environments.
• Manages and assigns relevant Internet Protocol (IP) space in coordination with other systems across the customer enterprise.
• Meets with the customer regularly to report on the status of the orchestration implementation and overall network health.
• Ensures the direct down trace configuration, troubleshooting and touch labor, and providing input for other local IT personnel assisting with network maintenance.
• Collaborates with assigned technical team to implement base configuration files for any changes that need to be made to new devices.
• Develops, maintains, and updates technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.
• Experience with Aruba networking equipment is a plus.
• Position will support 24/7 operations and will require shift and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain a DoD Secret Clearance or Public Trust clearance is required.
• High School plus specialized training, and 8+ years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or experience.
• Must be DoD 8570 IAT Level I or Level II compliant.
• Additional network relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCNA, CWNP, etc.).
• Experience in general networking and network administration, upgrade and operations.
• Good technical writing skills with established experience producing reports using the Microsoft Office Suite including Visio.
• Knowledge of elementary design to the concept level.
• Understanding of telecommunication room (TR), CAT 6, crimps, and wiring standards.
• BICSI certification is a plus.
• Licensed and able to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to climb a 10ft ladder and lift at least 40lbs.
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Pay

Hourly pay: $39.23 – $58.85 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k

Schedule

Position supports 24/7 operations and requires shift and weekend work.