Junior Network Engineer

Job ID: 2403945 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US Date Posted: 2024-03-14 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Network Engineer Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Potential for Remote Work: No Description SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB).
Key Responsibilities: Assist the Event Operations Lead by providing network monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting during Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test events Provide communications (Secure VoIP, Secure Chat) support during MDA test events Coordinate with MDA elements to gather and verify connectivity information required for MDA test events and create an Event Communications Baseline document for that MDA test event Assist the Event Operations Lead and Network Operations Lead with the design, implementation, and support of LAN/WAN networks and systems Assist the Network Operations Lead with the development and maintenance of network system and service configurations Document and troubleshoot network and system issues Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation Test and evaluate network systems and services to reduce problems and make improvements Assist with the configuration, implementation, and utilization of NetScout, Gigamon, and ExtraHop devices and other network monitoring tools · Occasional travel (up to 10%) to support various hardware upgrades at remote sites, but not required in the first year of employment Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field, with 2 years of relevant experience.
Four years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Clearance Requirements: Must be US Citizen with current/existing Secret clearance Experience/Skills Requirements: Must have CompTIA Security+ or CISSP Certification Must have CCNA or higher Cisco professional certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Experience with Cisco routing and switching design and configuration Experience deploying and managing TACLANEs or other cryptographic equipment Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio Potential for travel (CONUS and OCONUS - Up to 10% per year and up to 14 days at a time) and ability to obtain a US Passport Desired knowledge, skills and experiences: Experience deploying and managing firewalls (Palo Alto and/or Cisco ASA) Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as NetScout, NetScout Pulse, Wireshark, ExtraHop, SolarWinds, etc.
Familiar with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and operation Familiar with multicast network configuration and operation Familiar with Cisco Unified Communications and AV endpoints such as VoIP Phones and VTC Units Target salary range: $75,001 - $100,000.
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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