Network Engineer 3

Overview

Network Engineer III

Aberdeen, SD

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! 

The Network Engineer III provides enterprise network engineering and operational support for DOI/IA network environments, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VoIP, and security-related infrastructure. This role supports installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network devices and services in a Cisco-based environment. The position also supports project-based work involving upgrades, implementation, testing, documentation, and network improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of DOI/IA data networks, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VoIP, and related network services.
• Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, wireless access points, VPN solutions, and related devices.
• Support firewall and network security technologies including IDS, IPS, content filtering, RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1X, and VPN solutions.
• Support network interfaces, VLANs, routing protocols, and remote connectivity solutions.
• Monitor network performance, alerts, faults, and outages and assist with incident response and restoration activities.
• Assist with backups of network infrastructure and device configurations using automated and manual methods.
• Support configuration changes, software updates, firmware updates, and patching activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Create and maintain network documentation, procedures, work instructions, diagrams, and configuration records.
• Assist with test environments and pilot activities for new network technologies.
• Support ticketing, escalation, and coordination with Tier III/Tier IV support and onsite personnel as required.
• Support project-based tasks involving network upgrades, implementations, testing, optimization, and operational improvement.
• Develop, debug, maintain, and document programs and scripts used to manage network infrastructure including Python.
• Ensure all network components are fully operational, and warranty and service contracts are current.
• Conduct monthly reviews of network operations, fault conditions, and proposed changes
• Establish automated network management procedures that can rapidly respond to network fault conditions.
• Responsible for moves, add-ons, or changes for telephones at the onsite locations.
• Provide Level 3 and 4 support to network administrators to resolve network-related problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum entry-level certification from a network vendor, such as CompTIA Network+.
• 2+ years of experience with firewall and network security solutions including IDS, IPS, content filtering, RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1X, and VPN solutions.
• 2+ years of experience in network design and support in a Cisco networking environment.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on experience implementing and administering firewalls, network switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Ability to troubleshoot network interfaces, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with infrastructure design, diagnostic polling, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask across multiple assignments and projects.
• Ability to contribute to project planning activities and coordinate with engineers on deployments.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of enterprise network support and administration practices.
• Knowledge of Cisco network environments, switching, routing, wireless, and security devices.
• Knowledge of firewall, VPN, authentication, and network access control technologies.
• Skill in troubleshooting network connectivity, device, and performance issues.
• Skill in preparing network procedures, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to support multiple operational and project-based tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, support staff, and management.
• Has willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to project planning activities, including defining goals within the network and telecom space.
• Identifies resources needed and can coordinate with engineers to accomplish enterprise deployments.
• Capacity to define procedures, work instructions or other methods for sharing knowledge and achieving consistent results.

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture 

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship 

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. 

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ 

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team 

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: 

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com 

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ 

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