TO03, Position 18: Network Systems Engineer (Expert)

Network Systems Engineers will plan and develop telecommunications solutions involving computer and communications equipment. They also analyze network alternatives and develop recommendations for improvements.

Duties include:

·       Analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems.

·       Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.

·       Oversees the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Network Systems Engineers.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

·       Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program OR 18+ years of experience as a Network Systems Engineer may be considered in lieu of a degree.

·       TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

·       18+ years of experience working in cloud-based systems architecting.

·       Network technology course/certification in TCP/IP with applied understanding of the following:

o  Roles of devices in TCP/IP network

o  Details of IP, ARP, TCP, ICMP and UDP

o  Functions of FTP, HTTP, Telnet and other applications of TCP/IP

o  Use of Voice over IP or VoIP, email messaging and multicasting

o  Troubleshooting for TCP/IP issues at each network layer

Desired:

·       Network technology course/certification in one or more areas:

o  Configuring TCP/IP on server computers

o  Managing and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP

o  Installing and configuring network and software infrastructure

o  Configuring and managing device routing and remote access

o  Monitoring and maintain network infrastructure

·       Completion of a specialized wireless network course and/or certification