Network Engineer III

TekSynap is seeking an experienced Network Engineer III to join our team. This role involves maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing network infrastructures to ensure high availability and performance. This Network Engineer III position is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the network infrastructure, ensuring robust and secure connectivity that supports the complex needs of federal law enforcement training programs. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, and maintain networking infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network hardware appliances. 

• Monitor network performance to ensure high availability and reliability across all training and administrative operations. 

• Collaborate with IT teams to assess network capacity needs and to design robust networking solutions that support the operational goals. 

• Implement network security measures, manage firewall configurations, and ensure compliance with federal security protocols and standards. 

• Conduct regular network assessments and performance audits, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues proactively. 

• Participate in the planning and deployment of new networking projects, including the integration of new technology as needed to enhance service delivery. 

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance related to network infrastructure, responding to issues in a timely and effective manner. 

• Document all network configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure consistency and recoverability. 

• Train and guide junior network engineers and other IT staff on network management and best practices. 

• Stay abreast of new technologies in the networking field and recommend upgrades and enhancements to keep the network infrastructure modern and efficient. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. 

• Five years of experience, within the last seven years, related to a specific engineering or computer science, discipline such as: communications engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineer, or telecommunications, in support of communication systems or networks.  

• Familiarity with Government or industry processes, procedures, standards, methodologies, or tools relative to information security.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Relevant professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or Aruba Network Certificate (ACSA, ACSP, or ACSX) 

• Strong technical proficiency with networking hardware, software, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, IPv4 and dual stacking. 

• Experience in prioritizing network outages, projects and tasks while providing technical assistance and resolution to teams in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair network infrastructure 

• Ability to design and implement operational network systems and prototypes according to current and future engineering data and Government requirements 

• Extensive knowledge of network principles, protocols and design, to evaluate and provide optimal network performance 

• Ability to collaborate with Network and System Engineers, equipment vendors, and other personnel to identify, define, and solve trending or developmental problems 

• Experience with cloud engineering and migration strategies 

• Ability to communicate, coordinate and resolve technical issues with OneNet Engineering personnel within the entire network topology including other Data Centers (DC) 

• Ability to review and make technical recommendations to all Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) packets prior to submittal 

• Ensure recommendations are coordinated and understood by local, OneNet and DC personnel, and implemented correctly during network rollouts.  

• Experience with major networking equipment brands and vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, Aruba or similar. 

• Proven ability to monitor and enhance network performance and security. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with multiple teams and effectively documenting complex network systems. 

• Must be a US Citizen  

COMPETENCIES   

• Oral Communication  

• Written Communication  

• Strategic Thinking 

• Technical Expertise 

• Initiative 

• Foster Innovation 

• Results Oriented 

• Teamwork  

We are seeking a Job Title to join our team supporting a government customer. 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: Glynco, GA
• Type of environment: Office 
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. 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

Security Clearance: Customer Specific Background Investigation 

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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