Network Technician

Telos Corporation is trusted by the most security-conscious organizations to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud, and enterprise security. Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart!

About the Role

This position will be based in the Frederick, MD area and will support 24/7 operations, requiring shift and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, gathers, and reviews requirements to support the design and implementation of Wired & Wireless LANs.
• Performs site surveys to design the network and identify device placement and materials required to implement and configure wired/wireless LANs.
• Ensures the operation and maintenance of information technology and network infrastructure systems.
• Conducts wireless site surveys, design, and RF spectrum analysis using tools such as Ekahau, AirMagnet, etc.
• Experience with Aruba Central as well as wireless APs, switches, and gateway network configuration and management is highly desired.
• Performs wireless capacity planning and coverage optimizations.
• 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 direct down trace configuration, troubleshooting, and touch labor, providing input for other local IT personnel assisting with network maintenance.
• Collaborates with the assigned technical team to implement base configuration files for any changes needed on new devices.
• Develops, maintains, and updates technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.
• Designs and tests prototype network components and configurations to validate designs prior to fielding.
• Builds lists of materials (LOMs) and bills of materials (BOMs) for network and wireless solutions.
• Supports firmware upgrades and patching of hardware.

Requirements

• Aruba Certified Professional (Campus Access or Switching) Certification and experience with Aruba Central.
• Experience using Ekahau wireless survey & design software.
• An ability to gain a DoD Secret Clearance or Public Trust clearance is required.
• High School diploma plus specialized training and 8+ years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or experience.
• Candidate must be DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant.
• Additional network-relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCNA, CWNP, etc.).
• Experience in general networking and network administration, upgrades, 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, and wiring standards.
• U.S. citizenship is required to meet eligibility for accessing sensitive information.

Pay

Hourly: Minimum $60.00, Maximum $73.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k retirement plan.