Network Engineer

Network EngineerPerform maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues. Responsibilities include:Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulatorsMonitor data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issuesActivate scripts as alarms occur or issues surfaceConfirm accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm; initiate resolution as appropriateTroubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalate as appropriateResearch issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined proceduresResolve basic issues; document the resultsCommunicate occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalate problemExecute scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard proceduresIdentify issues or problems and resolve as appropriate; escalate when necessaryActivate/deactivate network lines according to established schedulesPerform first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk)Interface with users and/or network vendorsCan follow detailed work instructionsRequirements include:TS/SCI FSP Clearance2 years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexityAssociate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required. 2 years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plusExperience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc.Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc.An IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is requiredCompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are desiredAbout Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.