Network Engineer I

Description

Who We Are

Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense.

With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Junior Network Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, availability and security of the company network systems.  The Junior Network Engineer works along with the Senior Network Engineer and other IT groups to design, deploy, and maintain complex enterprise networks consisting of switches, routers, firewalls, various wireless devices, and their requisite management, logging, and security software.

SALARY RANGE: $92,168 - 101,000  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)

• Must live the Vigor Values every day
• Under oversight of Technical Services Manager and with guidance from the Sr. Network Engineer plans, installs, configures, supports, and troubleshoots network hardware and software (ex: Cisco, Ruckus).
• Configure and support Cisco NGFW Firewalls (FTDs).
• Install, support and maintain company wired network routers and switches (primarily Cisco)
• Install, support, and maintain company wireless network (Ruckus, Ubiquiti, and Cisco).
• Assists with architecting, planning, and installation of new Company locations.
• Evaluate, monitor and troubleshoot networking issue and optimize performance. 
• Review traffic and access logs/reports for anomalous behavior. 
• Ensure security of company networks by implementing security best practices and recommending secure methods of integrating without vendors, partners, and customers.
• Assists with planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting all company data lines (ENS, Internet).
• Installs, configures, and maintains corporate firewalls rules, VLAN configuration,  and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• Configures and supports VPN access to company systems.
• Responsible for vendor communication and project management as relating to build-outs, networking/cabling engagements, network hardware orders, and data line billing/installation.
• Responsible for installation of wireless connectivity, internet, and security systems in customer workspaces and on customer vessels.

JOB SCOPE:

The Junior Network Engineer operates under supervision of the Technical Services Manager.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

The individual communicate both verbally and written with IT team members, internal customers, and external customers. The incumbent provides direction to cabling/networking subcontractors and vendors in the oversight of their work. He/she provides regular verbal and written status reports to manager, other IT groups, and internal/external customers.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Ability to problem solve, multi-task, prioritize duties and assignments
• Knowledge of logical design models (Spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, and physical cabling)
• Knowledge of network control, management and security protocols including Cisco ISE
• Knowledge of IP communication and routing
• Advanced knowledge of network requirements to support storage (SAN) network environments
• Ability to follow written formats and instructions with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to include working with customers, employees, management, and other IT personnel  
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to understand and continually research emerging technology trends in network technology and vulnerabilities and make effective recommendations 
• Detail oriented, responsible, and conscientious
• Ability to move fast and change directions quickly

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience working directly with Federal government customers (preferred)
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance if needed
  • Ability to do local travel and out-of-town travel (including ai