Senior Network Engineer for Europe w/Secret Clearance at TekSynap

, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, Ethernet, Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS, Firewalls, VPN, IDS

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer – Europe to join our team supporting a government customer. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The Senior Network Engineer for Europe must have a mastery of normal networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND), EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Point to Point Protocol (PPP), High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), V.35, RS-449 and a clear understanding of the 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z communications and Internet standards is required. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and direct experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communications medium in use by the DoD and DHA. Experience with various Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), cable testers, network sniffers and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications are also required. Possess a mastery level of experience in routed, switched and shared LAN environments that operate such items as current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX and OpenVMS and employ routers, switches, and terminal servers as well as various local and long-haul WAN connectivity. Education Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, Engineering, technical degree or related discipline, Five (5) years of directly related experience; or successful completion of a certified Technical or Vocational School and 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity Certifications Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.01 “Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management” is required. Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III or equivalent certification, per DoD 8570.01-M, "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program" (most recent version) is required. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required Clearance Secret Other Skills Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is required. Experience and skills shall include a range of assignments in technical tasks directly related to the proposed area of responsibility. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Network Engineer for Europe supports the medical mission of the DoD and ensures that the highly complex and technical requirements related to the infrastructure are addressed. The Senior Network Engineer for Europe is a key personnel, and identifies and resolves larger, more complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and issues, researches network-level problems using network management tools and is responsible for providing high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities within Europe. Serves as the regional point of contact for network issues, configuration management and communications interconnection, addressing, and multi-protocol routing and network management. Advises and consults with government staff, agencies and other contractor representatives involved with LAN/WLAN/WAN design, network implementation, network deployment, and network management to ensure the LAN/WLAN/WAN adequately supports the MHS mission and provides optimal performance. Interfaces with and leads Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WLAN/WAN issues. The Senior Network Engineer for Europe is required to resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime. Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WLAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN/WLAN – WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems. In order to meet these requirements, the Senior Network Engineer must be capable of establishing and configuring network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs. Provides written recommendations to personnel in the field by making either a change to network level operations or an enhancement to the network (tuning or upgrade), and documenting the change via a ticket, creating a written standard, or updating the written standards already in place by coordinating with the NetMOD Network Standards Team. Studies vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet the requirements of DoD and MTFs in Europe. Establishes and implements LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, and DHA European Regional Command objectives and policies. Communicates with key customers on the status of all network support requests. Beyond network design and implementation, the engineer continuously evaluates and resolves complex technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools. Provides proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization as well as develop and write policies and procedures that identify best practice solutions necessary for operations in support of the LAN/WLAN/WAN. Defines and establishes minimum standards related to LAN/WLAN/WAN access and its impact on overall network operations. Leads/participates on other projects and support as the need arises. COMPETENCIES Verbal & Written Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad audience to include Government officials, medical professionals and highly specialized technical personnel, both verbally and in writing. Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT 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: Landstuhl, Germany Remote or In-Person: In-Person Type of environment: Government Office Noise level: Medium Work schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday except Federal holidays Amount of Travel: 25% WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Secret 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. OTHER INFORMATION 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 Additional Job Information 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. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 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. 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. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer supports the DoD medical mission by identifying and resolving complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems, providing high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management, and troubleshooting of communication equipment for DHA facilities in Europe. This role involves serving as the regional point of contact for network issues, advising government staff on network design and implementation, and resolving technical issues across all OSI model layers using various diagnostic tools.