Network Engineer 2 - Washington, DC

　　ID 10812

　　Location Washington, DC

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　　General Description

　　The Network Engineer 2 is supporting the design, implementation, monitoring and managing the network solutions for the customers to ensure maximum uptime. The role can include system configurations and documenting the installation of a new network and maintaining and performs upgrade to software as required.

　　Technical Responsibilities

　　Survey

　　Perform field surveys and coordinate with client to complete design engineering for communication system

　　Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.

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

　　Design

　　Assist in a design process of new networks

　　Work with comm teams to appropriately model the network and throughput parameters

　　Maintain network designs for each SLA classification.

　　Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of Designs, including:

　　Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications)

　　Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for PITCO

　　Comment Resolution

　　Testing & Commission

　　Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures

　　Preparation of test reports

　　Commissioning of deployed systems

　　Development of test fixtures and simulation devices

　　Perform device testing and signal analysis

　　Service & Maintenance

　　Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning

　　Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.

　　Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

　　System Analysis and Reporting

　　Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.

　　Employs basic understanding of network administration as related to business operations.

　　Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.

　　Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.

　　Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.

　　Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.

　　Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.

　　Works with vendors to provide support required to meet internal SLA’s

　　Technical Skills

　　Working knowledge of technologies such as MPLS, TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, SD-WAN, Wireless.

　　Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.

　　Basic understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.

　　Demonstrates a solid understanding of how the Internet works, and the associated interdependency of protocols.

　　Basic knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.

　　Basic knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture an analytical/problem solving skills.

　　Managerial Responsibilities

　　Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentationCommunication Skills

　　Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills

　　Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.

　　Field Experience

　　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

　　Behavioral Skills

　　Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.

　　Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.

　　Licensure/Certification

　　Experience in computer networks

　　Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.

　　Experience in one or more network related hardware and software.

　　Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

　　Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)

　　Experience / Education

　　Must be able to obtain a DHS Clearance; EOD (Public Trust)

　　0 to 2 years of experience with a Master's degree in engineering or higher

　　2 to 4 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields

　　Abilities

　　Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

　　Sitting for extended periods of time.

　　Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

　　Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

　　Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

　　Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

　　Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

　　Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

　　Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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　　Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

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