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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe Lead IT Systems Engineer Federal will provide Tier 3 support and serve as a technical expert for the Customer sponsored Optical Network & Data Communications Network (DCN) and Internet Protocol (IP) backbone integral to the management of the network. The Network Engineer will reside on site.
Work Location: Herndon VA
REQUIRED: Top Secret/ SCI with FULL SCOPE POLY clearance to be considered for this position.
The Main Responsibilities
Develops and supports the transition plans associated with these activities and support laboratoryenabled execution activities protection of the Optical Network & DCN will require analysis of vulnerabilities
Assumes operation and maintenance responsibility for the optical network includes setup configuration and writing of scripts to ensure regular backup images are created
Manage all aspects of network operations related to performance and fault management. Essential functions include the following:
Provide technical support for network and system installation and maintenance
Coordinate with configuration management and implementation teams
Monitor network operations and security posture
Maintain network status and trouble logs
Identify and diagnose network problems
Identify network elements causing network degradation or failure
Determine and execute corrective actions on a realtime basis
Execute reporting functions and data input associated with network management
Evaluate trend analyses
Identify network performance improvement opportunities and forward recommendations to engineering for analysis
Routinely evaluate the network baseline to identify and resolve unplanned changes to the baseline
Manage the network operations Quality Control (QC) program
Provide functional guidance technical support and training to network operations staff
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community or other government agency (e.g. DHS DOE Veterans Affairs etc.).
Ability to provide proactive status of assigned work and ability to estimate level of effort for future work.
Strong critical thinking/analytical skills creativity and a proven drive for quality.
Full Time