Senior Data Network Engineer

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SUMMARY
Bering Straits Information Technology (BSIT), a subsidiary of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is currently seeking a Senior Data Network Engineer supports their government client in the Service Management Office (SMO) which is responsible for administering, deploying and maintaining Cisco and products, as well as a working knowledge of encryption solutions and knowledge of local and wide-area networks.  This hands-on position includes engineering support for service interruptions, planned equipment installations, and infrastructure support.  This position can also include planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, deploying supporting and optimizing all network hardware and software.  The IPT Network Engineer reports directly to the TWD Data Engineering Lead, and the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Manager.
Description of Duties:
Promptly respond to engineering support requests from the Engineering Lead, IPT Manager, and/or IPT Project Manager.
Demonstrate an ability to support and/or serve as the lead engineer on multiple, concurrent engineering projects.
Supports change and configuration management for all voice and data assets.
Troubleshoot, respond, and resolve escalated incidents/service requests and/or planned/unplanned outages.
Conduct Route Cause Analysis (RCA) and After-action Review (AAR) following unplanned outages.
Supports Move, Add, and Change requests for the data network to include day-to-day requests/orders and Projects.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and/or other network problems, and replace defective components associated with both data and voice infrastructures.
Interfaces with other IRM Support Teams on system/network infrastructure problems and advises management on technical improvements and/or solutions to identified problems and/or gaps.
Identifies and recommends solutions, products and services to support the enterprise's accomplishments of business goals or technical needs.
Researches, evaluates and stays current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies.
Promptly respond to escalated tickets and/or issues.  Analyze reported problems and perform thorough and accurate troubleshooting steps to promptly resolve issues.  Must have working knowledge of the Remedy ticketing system to document ticket status and resolutions. Perform customer support activities on escalated issues including troubleshooting, research, resolution, reporting, documentation and customer follow up.
Provides network performance statistics and reports and recommends technical enhancements to the network.
Contributes to systems infrastructure plans based on an understanding of the customer's organizational direction, technical context and business needs.
Contributes to the creation of new policies and procedures for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and follows established SOPs and process guides.
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of commitment to perform engineering support functions as scheduled, providing timely responses to required system support after normal business hours and on weekends.  Additionally, the candidate should have an eye for detail, ability to multi-task, organize priorities, and work in a systematic style following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guides.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strong LAN/WAN/MAN design and migration experience with a focus on WAN services (ISDN, Frame-Relay, Point-to-Point, DMVPN, METRO ETHERNET, VPLS, TLS, and MPLS).
Works extensively with Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions and products.
Cisco CCNA Certification a minimum.
Familiarity and working knowledge of telecommunication circuit types (e.g., P2P T1/T3, TDM, IP Ethernet)
Understand and have the ability to implement Cisco router, switch, and ASA products.
Skills troubleshooting access-lists, IPv4 and IPv6 issues across varying protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP and Static Routing.
Working knowledge and understanding of implementing various routing protocols to include OSPF, BGP, EIGRP and Static Routes.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills. From time to time, candidate may be asked to present project outline to customer.
Ability to conduct research on networking products with various vendors to accommodate changing customer requirements.
Ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment while being highly motivated to take the lead on projects.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Top Secret Clearance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred
Cisco CCNP  Certification  (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
State Department experience a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, U.S. Citizenship is required.)
Shareholder Preference.
 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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