Junior Network Engineer

We are seeking a Junior Network Engineer (Travel) to join our team supporting the FBI's Information Technology Infrastructure Division.

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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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Intermediate Network Engineer and on-site government personnel in responding to and managing any tickets, alerts, or communications that come into the Network Operations Center.
• Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems.
• Perform technical refresh of routers, switches, and firewall devices at customer sites.
• Deploy device configurations and verify operability.
• Follow up with other government and contractor personnel on outstanding ticket updates.
• Observe the actions of other contractor personnel to capture and assist with ticket updates or notes for after action reviews.
• Provide support to other contractor personnel towards the accomplishment of their responsibilities and duties.
• Contribute to reporting and data analysis of the work done under the CLIN by the NOC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top-Secret security clearance
• 1-3 years of relevant IT experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and resolving LAN/WAN issues.
• Basic knowledge of IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Stateful firewalls and encryption technologies.
• Working knowledge of network management tools, such as Riverbed, Wireshark, Micro Focus Network Automation, etc.
• Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems. Must have good knowledge of general security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS and access control lists.
• Capable of making travel arrangements (Air, Hotel, Rental Car, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates of Science degree (preferred) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related area.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise Core and Infrastructure certification.

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.

• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Type of environment: Office/Travel 50%
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is Day shift Monday – Friday while onsite in Huntsville and TBD while on travel to work around customer needs and mission requirements. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 50%

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
• Top-Secret security clearance required

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.

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, 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.