Network Systems Engineer (Expert)

Description

Overall Assignment Description:

Expert Network Engineers plan and develop telecommunications solutions involving computer and communications equipment. They analyze network alternatives and develop recommendations for improvements.

Duties include:

• Analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems.

• Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.

• Oversees the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Network Systems Engineers.

Requirements

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Expert-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecting.
• Network technology course/certification in TCP/IP with applied understanding of the following:

-Roles of devices in TCP/IP network

-Details of IP, ARP, TCP, ICMP and UDP

-Functions of FTP, HTTP, Telnet and other applications of TCP/IP

-Use of Voice over IP or VoIP, email messaging and multicasting

-Troubleshooting for TCP/IP issues at each network layer

• Desired:
• Network technology course/certification in one or more areas:

-Configuring TCP/IP on server computers

-Managing and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP

-Installing and configuring network and software infrastructure

-Configuring and managing device routing and remote access

-Monitoring and maintain network infrastructure

-Completion of a specialized wireless network course and/or certification