Telecom Network Junior Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing engineering support for design, configuration, installation, and sustainment of all software and hardware infrastructure, including Patch and Vulnerability Management.
• Assist the Lead in developing engineering plans as needed for integration, reconfiguration, staging, and installation of VOC and COOP equipment.
• Assist in coordinating with DLA COMSEC personnel and Data Center managers for secure devices within the secure VTC infrastructure and requesting rack space, power, and connections for infrastructure devices.
• Assist in coordinating the creation of subnets and VLANs for the VTC, IP/TV DS infrastructure during new installations under the supervision of the Lead.
• Provide technical escalation support for all VTC, SV, and IPTV/DIGITAL SIGNAGE trouble-tickets unresolved by the VOC Technical Admins, under the guidance of the Lead.
• Assist in the engineering and integration of DLA VTC, SV, and IPTV/DIGITAL SIGNAGE infrastructure with upcoming DoD VTC programs and initiatives.
• Assist in providing site installation and network drawings as required under the supervision of the Lead.
• Assist in coordinating with Cable TV vendors on the configuration of source devices like QAM to IP Ucrypt systems.
• Provide technical expertise in lifecycle replacement, testing, and evaluation of VTC, SV, and IPTV/DIGITAL SIGNAGE infrastructure components and new technologies, with guidance from the Lead.
• Document engineering changes and assist in providing required engineering Change Requests to the ETN Configuration Control Board under the supervision of the Lead.
• Assist in recommending and implementing component and configuration changes in support of the VOC and COOP, ensuring compliance with applicable DISA VTC, SV, and IPTV/DIGITAL SIGNAGE STIGs, Federal IA policies/regulations, DoD IA policies, and US CYBERCOM directives/tasks.
• Assist in providing over-the-shoulder training and/or familiarization to DLA personnel on VOC activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Two to Five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience including at least two projects in technical areas including networking and/or Cisco Video Tele-Conferencing.
• At least one project must have occurred within the past three (3) years.
• Additional experience in the Video Teleconferencing arena, including deployment, troubleshooting, and supporting VTCs in a dynamic environment.
• Certifications:
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• SSCP
• CND
• Computing Environment Certification (One of the following):
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0
• Implementing Cisco Certified Technician Supporting Cisco Devices (CLTECH)
• Clearance:
• Must possess Secret Clearance with IT-I Sensitivity 

We are seeking a Telecom Network Junior Engineer to join our team supporting DLA VOC.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday (0600-1400). May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance with IT-I Sensitivity

OTHER DUTIES

Please note 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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