Network Engineer - IQ Talent Marketplace

The Network Engineer provides expert-level support for the Department of State Telephone shop network infrastructure. Specific responsibilities vary, but in general, are responsible for maintaining all aspects of an enterprise voice network, ensuring that mission-critical resources are always available when needed. Responsible for maintaining the local area network and ensuring the network remains available, as well as ensuring the wide area network connections remain available.

Designs, installs, maintains, patches, troubleshoots, tests, and documents system and network hardware (Avaya and Cisco) on the local and wide area networks. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot core Avaya and Cisco switches and routers, and configure and secure new network devices. Ensure workstations and servers can communicate across network paths and that the network maintains a high level of survivability. Analyze network performance, optimize equipment, and review configuration changes.

Install and inspect infrastructure and replace end-of-life wiring and equipment. Ensure network equipment is patched, updated, and backed up as needed. Thoroughly document network layout and validate through network operation centers. Develop and documents standard operating procedures, network layout documentation, and key contacts list for support staff.

• Plan the installation of new Local Area Networks (LANs) and complex modifications or extensions to existing ones.
• Recommend installation of new or modified data bandwidth circuits, bridges, modems, routers, multiplexes, computer hardware and software.
• Prepare equipment specification, layouts, cost estimates, user training and system documentation.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, test and document network hardware including WAN routers, LAN routers, hubs, switches, and modems.
• Collect, evaluate, and summarize capacity, performance, problem, resource and workload data to recommend configuration changes to maximize the effective and efficient use of installed technology.
• Use software and hardware tools used to determine nature of problems such as PRTG, LAN analyzer, signal generator, data line test set, and power line monitor.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or 13 years job related experience in lieu of education
• Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP certification
• Top Secret Security Clearance Required.
• Substantial knowledge in current Cisco applications and tools
• Working knowledge of Avaya VOIP Programming
• Experience supporting voice RRI, SIP trunks, ACD and POTS
• Experience Administering Avaya / Nortel switches.
• Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain records.
• Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.