Network Communications Specialist

Description:

What You Will Do
 

• A proven track record of performance with technical responsibility and an in-depth understanding and mastery of network including but not limited to routing, VPN, Firewall, QOS, VOIP, F5, IT management and monitoring software solutions.
• Manage the services provided by the Infrastructure team to ensure high quality of performance in implementations and networking in compliance with the IT guiding principles.
• Deliver projects within cost, time, scope & quality standards.
• Maintain the highest level of service availability within minimum service downtime.
• Manage to test and evaluate unified communications, telephony and network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
• Liaise with network support staff at branches globally in evaluating their existing network infrastructure and propose solutions to optimize their network infrastructure.
• Experience with design, implementation, and migration of complex network and communications projects.
• Routing and Switching experience with Cisco IOS
• Firewall and load balancing implementation experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols.
• Understanding of VLAN, SVI, STP, VDC, VPC.
• Understanding of DNS and DHCP.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and system connectivity issues.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently or as a contributing member to the team.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members.
   

What We Are Looking For
 

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience monitoring information, system networks, troubleshooting communications equipment, and determine the structure of network systems.
• Experience leading enterprise projects for networks and storage.
• Experience testing equipment such as: cable and fiber optics.
• Cisco wireless networking and management experience.
• Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Documenting network enterprise, developing continuity folders, and as built drawings.
• Posses one or all of the following certifications: A+, Net+, Sec+, ITIL, CCNA
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have the ability to successfully pass CENTCOM medical requirements.
• Must possess a valid U.S Passport.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a polygraph.
   

Preferred: Bonus Points For...
 

• Clearance: Possess a TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Designed network solutions.
• Previously responsible for enterprise projects for networks and storage.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.