Network Engineer 3 (TS/SCI) - Chantilly, VA with Security Clearance

About the role

Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement.
• Aid senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues.
• Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
• Originate design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assist senior engineers in preparing designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC, and conduct technical reviews of designs.
• Author test plans, leads/supervises testing activities, author testing/commissioning procedures, prepare test reports, and commission deployed systems.
• Generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Design and perform complete system integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades, and scheduled maintenance.
• Originates and submits maintenance plans and provides rollback plans.
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Performs hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Documents crucial working procedures and troubleshoots network operations.
• Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interprets and analyzes results against established benchmarks and goals.
• Works with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contributes to team and related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Performs research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for projects.
• Aids senior engineers in preparing bids and proposals, including cost estimates and supporting documentation.
• Assists in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish Company project planning (PKOM's and gate checks).
• Collaborates with other disciplines to define work/interfaces.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), or a related discipline.
• 5+ years progressive experience.
• Moderate understanding of ITIL concepts.
• Moderate knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Moderate knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients, and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
• Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
• Resourceful self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
• Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
• Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans.
• Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, alignment tool).
• Experience in computer networks.
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolsets.
• Experience in one or more IT/Network platforms, such as: Cisco, AllenBradley, Juniper, PaloAlto, NetGear, etc.
• Experience in one or more network-related hardware and software.
• Standard network software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc).

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Pay

USD $104,240.00 - USD $156,360.00 /Yr.