Description:

　　The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise IT Secure Services and Support (HEITS) for the continued operations, maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). Supporting the HEITS management team, the selected individual will be responsible for providing monitoring of customer network data, applications, and operational architecture through a 24/7 Operating Center environment to ensure Service Level Agreements are met, including:

　　Working with Telco providers, LECs, and customers in troubleshooting circuit and data issues

　　Answering queries by telephone and e-mail in support of customer hardware, software, network, and telecommunication systems and execution of network procedures

　　Provide operational support for all network components and conducts problem determinations, escalations and provides problem resolution

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment.

　　Assisting and training lower level support employees

　　Resolving networking/customer related concerns and issues

　　Supporting engineers in troubleshooting network instability

　　Communicating to customers and Leidos leadership of any impact to operational continuity

　　Possessing a comprehensive understanding of network and device relationships

　　Ability to effectively balance priorities and customer needs during periods of outages or moments of degradation of services

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　HS diploma and 5+ years of experience working with networks and performing Network Administration/Troubleshooting

　　Must be familiar with Windows Systems administration tools and processes

　　Knowledge in coordinating problem resolution and working across IT functional areas

　　Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/events simultaneously

　　CCNA Certification

　　SolarWinds experience for network monitoring

　　Experience in secret and top secret network topology

　　Proven initiative in supporting other NOC personnel in troubleshooting network issues

　　Proven capacity to provide professional customer service in a 24 x 7 operational environment

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　CCNA/CCNP

　　JNCIA

　　DHS Experience

　　Microsoft Certification

　　Taclane / Encryptor troubleshooting experience

　　Security+

　　Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with 4 years of professional experience

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　40

　　Panama Shift Schedule 10-12 Hour Shift Patterns

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　It is required that the Problem Management Network Specialist Journeyman has the following qualifications:

　　• Familiarity with various network types including LANs, WANs, WLANs, SANs, and VoIP networks.

　　• Understanding of the OSI model and configuration of routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, BGP, and LDP.

　　• Experience with SAFe® Agile and DevSecOps.

　　It is desired that the Problem Management Network Specialist Journeyman has the following qualifications:

　　• An active TS/SCI security clearance.

　　• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS, or JNCIE, ITIL® v3 Practitioner or ITIL® v4 equivalent Foundations, and/or CISSP.

　　• IT Certifications such as Security +, CISSP, etc.

　　• SAFe® certified.

　　• ITIL® v4 equivalent.

　　Provides ongoing network support, addresses availability issues, overcomes performance problems and provides overall Tier 2/3 Service Desk support. Manages network performance, diagnoses performance problems and undertakes tuning activities to ensure network performance meets SLR requirements. Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network. Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance and problem resolution. Trains users, maintains, creates and deletes user accounts. Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms. Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures and standards. Enforces network security procedures.

　　Experience Level:

　　Intermediate Level

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　　About TEKsystems:

　　We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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