Job description

Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer II (Intermediate level) to implement the workflow involved in maintaining the network infrastructure. Responsibilities include contributing to design and implementation of network infrastructure and resolving network issues. This on-site position is located in Fort Belvoir, VA and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of broad network engineering tasks focused on the design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure.
• Use Remedy ticket submissions for work assignments responding to critical and VIP tickets within two hours of notification.
• Interpret and implement Senior Network Engineer's guidance in support of Network operations for activities such as, installing new modified hardware, operating systems and software applications ensuring compliance with Information Assurance security integrity requirements.
• Perform the installation of the LAN, WAN, SONET and related equipment, maintaining critical components of the ICAN from the edge router to the Area Distribution Switches.
• Configure and support the use of DOD Common Access Card (CAC) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for user authentication into the network, into applications and for signing and encrypting electronic mail.
• Complete equipment installations, movements, additions and changes.
• Maintain the network infrastructure including hubs, routers, switches, concentrators, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), SONET multiplexers, servers, storage area nodes (SANs), cable management systems.
• Implement and maintain software and application configuration management and configuration reporting.
• Install and update anti-virus software and anti-virus signature files on all assigned assets.
• Install security patches to protect against information assurance (IA) vulnerabilities.
• Implement and apply procedures to ensure only approved personnel have access to the Fort Belvoir network.
• Install Government Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) server-side certificates and implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and other secure methods of data transmission including support to the VPN, VPN servers, CITRIX, and Structured Query Language (SQL) servers.
• Provide Network Engineering support such as, analyzing the network architecture based on metrics available from the Government's network management tools to identify modifications required to maintain optimum efficiency.
• Test software prior to upgrading network devices (Switches Routers).
• Provide customer review, support and approval for Ports Protocol Services (PPS) for all Firewall implementations.
• Assist the Firewall Team during implementations and deployments.
• Engineer long haul base inter-connectivity communications for the network system.
• Develop and test automated processes for deployment of client software packages utilizing existing government tools (i.e., JMN, CHMIERA, GEM-X, CTC, etc.).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have a minimum of two years' relevant experience.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of communications networks and systems.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Certifications:

• Must be a certified DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician- Level III (IAT-III).
• Preferred certifications include CompTIA IT Fundamentals or Cloud Essentials, Linux Essentials, MCSA, MCSE, CCENT, CCNA or CCNP - Routing and Switching, VMware Certified Professional.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Clearance Requirement:

• DoD Secret clearance

Application Process: If you are a good match and interested in more information, please reply to: rg9tz174i3dfefz6ap8fhdg9je@crelate.net , place "6399" in the email subject line, and forward the following information:

• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at)
• Availability to start once given formal offer.

Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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