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Network Performance & Reliability Engineer II

Northern Technologies Group, Inc.

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Tampa, FL Macdill AFB, FL
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$65,000 - $75,000

Job Description

Position Summary

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services.

We have an opening for a Network Performance & Reliability Engineer II at MacDill AFB, FL. The Network Engineer will perform sustainment, performance, maintenance, Problem and Change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense networks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain, deploy, and troubleshoot databases and data ingestion scripts.
  • Assist data engineers with quality control of data, data collection processes, and testing/implementing data collection and process improvements
  • Aid senior team members in supporting GSMO Program driven Innovations development, integration, and continuous improvement by leveraging, maintaining, and in the creation/maintenance of various tools.
  • Perform engineering tasks related to the design, performance management/analysis, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
  • Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
  • Control network systems & tools to ensure 99% or better system uptime and connectivity.
  • Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing forecasts based on trending analysis based on Engineering documents and experience.
  • Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
  • Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
  • Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
  • BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or master's with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.6+ years direct experience using automation tools. 
  • Experience with coding in languages including but not limited to Expect, Python, SQL, and/or Perl
  • Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
  • Experience with Kibana, Service Now, SQL, Web development, Python, UI UX, or Databases.
  • Experience working with large sets of data from either service provider or enterprise networks.
  • Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and/or configuring IP or Transport Network technologies.
  • Experience with ports and protocols.
  • Experience analyzing network KPIs, VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting and/or Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of Optical networks
  • Experience with IP or Transport Technology.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.
  • Python, Pearl or other language scripting capable of pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers and other network devices.
  • Proficient in the tools Service Now and/or Kibana is a plus
  • Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
  • Certifications with major vendors such as Cisco, Elastic, or ITIL4 are a strong plus.
  • Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, Performance analytics, and problem management skills.
  • Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.
  • Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
  • Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
  • IPSEC configuration & troubleshooting experience.
  • MPLS configuration & troubleshooting experience.
  • CIENA 6500 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
  • CISCO 4200 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
  • CISCO NCS2K configuration & troubleshooting experience. .
  • Proficient in Ciena, Cisco, and/or Juniper configuration, troubleshooting, and design.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel

10%

Shift

Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

Note

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Requirements

Contract: GSMO II

Prime: Leidos

FBLR: 58.36

Solo/ Jumpball: Jumpball

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$65,000 to $75,000
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NTG is where excellence meets innovation. As an SBA 8(a) and EDWOSB-certified leader in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and engineering, we leverage over 20 years of expertise to enhance the operations of our federal and commercial clients. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reinforces our commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence.

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IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Secret