Network Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Network Engineer Wireless position at CBP, focusing on wireless network deployments and maintenance. The role involves maintaining network security, configuring routers, troubleshooting, and more. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, 6-7 years of LAN and WAN experience, and relevant certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree
• 6-7 years of LAN and WAN experience
• Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active clearance
• Required Certifications

Responsibilities

• Assist various departments to maintain network security and configure remote routers
• Analyze and recommend solutions, upgrades services to streamline process and recommend improvements
• Maintain hardware and software for network, perform troubleshoot, and assist in the installation and upgrade of Router and switch IOS to a baseline
• Install and maintain data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and Wide Area Network devices
• Understand the Customer mission to assist with engineering requirements
• Analyze and perform troubleshooting on Local Area Network cabling and Wide Area Network wired and wireless
• Configure routers and switches to support Voice Over IP and VTC devices and ensure customer availability for various networks
• Administer and prepare program for IP addresses, develop network resources and train support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users
• Engineer and/or Monitor all Information Assurance policies and enforce compliance to all network security policies
• Coordinate with various teams for disaster planning and perform network backup and monitor recovery processes
• Manage and document network systems, operational procedures and monitor hardware inventory for network
• Participate in network on-call support on rotational basis
• Ensure and provide effective customer service to in-unit managers and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• CBP Full BI - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• Professional development opportunities