What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Applied Network Solutions Inc?
Description
Who we are:
At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.
What we do:
Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.
Why ANS:
At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Requirements
ANS has an opening for a Tier II Network Technician to support the customer’s computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.
The job duties of the Tier II Network Technician are as follows:
- The Tier 2 network field technician will support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.
- Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
- Draft and implement standard network change requests.
- Provide support to Tier III network engineers for incident management and projects (site surveys, TEMS, coordinate and install new equipment).
- Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, and conduct inventory.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process).
- Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
- Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
- Familiar (doesn’t need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
- May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.
Requirements
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS Diploma and 10 years. Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
Additional required qualifications include:
- Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
- Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
- Ability to travel 25 percent of the time.
- In order to be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Benefits:
ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
- Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
- Pet Discount Program
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Maternity/ Paternity Leave
- Supplemental Military Leave Pay
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
- Generous Professional Development Program
- 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
- Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
- Potential for Paid Overtime
- Flexible Work Schedules
Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.
