NOTE: Actual employment is contingent upon award of contract.
SUMMARY
Bering Straits Information Technology, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified SME Network Engineer in Washington, DC. The SME Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring a stable operation and efficient performance of data networks; monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors; analyzing network performance across the organization’s LANs and WANs; and identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are
not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors
Administer hardware and software upgrades for network equipment.
Perform network design and capacity planning
Monitor the execution of Engineering & Implementation contracts and provide expert advice on the quality of work provided by the Engineering & Implementation contractors
Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery
Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights
Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
Inspect, maintain, and, where necessary, replace network cabling and other network-related equipment
Design network architectures with Juniper routers and switches
Configure and troubleshoot Juniper routers and switches
Design, configure, troubleshoot, and expand IP address schemas for a WAN/LAN network
Develop functional, systems, and technical requirements documents based on operational and architectural requirements
Provide network performance statistics and reports
Troubleshoot network and communications systems and equipment components
Test and debug software and firmware and demonstrate that modifications will perform as requested
Analyze operational problems and assisting in resolution, making software and firmware modifications to existing systems, and maintain up to date vendor compliance and equipment functionality
Develop and present technical information papers (e.g., White Papers, Technical Reports, etc.)
Provide expert analysis and advice on the feasibility of system designs
Perform detailed engineering to optimize enterprise network topologies and develop engineering design documentation to produce, install, test, integrate, and support a complete functional enterprise or processing system or subsystem
Provide technical support and quality control checks to ensure information systems designs and specifications meet the necessary standards
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Experience with Juniper network solutions required
Must have Solar Winds experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Must have solid working knowledge of network security measures
Experience with network management and analysis tools
Experience in technical analysis of IT alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts
Juniper routers and switches
Experience in writing White Papers, Technical Reports, etc.
Experience in WAN/LAN networks
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Juniper or Cisco Network Certifications
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. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. 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. Occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical agility test (PAT) and annually thereafter as prescribed by the government.
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. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities are required
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.
Shareholder Preference.
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
Bering Straits Native Corporation 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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