Junior Network Engineering Technician

Our client is currently seeking a Junior Network Engineering Technician to work fully onsite in Fort Belvoir, VA.

In support of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the Regional Network Enterprise Center for the National Capital Region (RNEC-NCR), we are currently seeking an Intermediate Network Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience and a Secret Clearance.

Must start with an active CCNA Routing and Switching certification and an IAT-II level certification such as Security+ CE. Higher level IAT-II certifications, such as CCNA Security, will also be accepted to fulfill this requirement.

Essential Functions

Support Network operations with activities such as, installation of new modified hardware, operating systems and software applications ensuring compliance with Information Assurance ( IA) security integrity requirements for the enclave, installation of the LAN, WAN, SONET and related equipment, maintaining critical components of the ICAN from the edge router to the Area Distribution Switches (NIPR / layer 2, SIPR / Layer #) on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week on call basis, supporting the network system, and configuring and supporting the use of DOD Common Access Card (CAC) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for user authentication into the network and into applications and for signing and encrypting electronic mail. (CAC authentication into the network is mandatory unless an exception is granted by the Government.)

Successfully completing equipment installations, movements, additions and changes, such as accomplishing these actions to maintain the network ICAN infrastructure including hubs, routers, switches, concentrators, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), SONET multiplexers, servers, storage area nodes (SANs), cable management systems and other network enhancements down to the Edge Access Switch level, supporting NIPRNET Internet and web access, establishing communication links capable of providing required bandwidth to support effective and efficient connectivity and digital communications between Fort Belvoir and offsite Government facilities, implementing / maintaining software and application configuration management and configuration reporting, installing / updating anti-virus software and anti-virus signature files on all assigned assets, installing security patches to protect against information assurance (IA) vulnerabilities, implementing / applying procedures to ensure only approved personnel have access to the Fort Belvoir network, and installing Government Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) server side certificates and implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and other secure methods of data transmission including support to the VPN, VPN servers, CITRIX, and Structured Query Language (SQL) servers.

Competencies

Must possess a SECRET security clearance.

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, however experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years' of relevant experience.

Must possess an active CCNA Routing and Switching certification in addition to a IAT-II level certification such as Security+CE to start. Higher level IAT-II certifications, such as CCNA Security will be accepted to fulfill this requirement as well.

Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written) to adequately communicate inputs / guidance to Network Engineers, interact with the government customer and to accommodate possible interactions with senior government officials.

Customer prefers candidates who demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the communications networks and systems employed by the customer.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 7am-3 : 30pm with on-call availability to aid in 24 / 7 support.