Network Engineer -Wireless

The Network Analyst II will work in a Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering support services contract (ENAESS), focused on Wireless Network deployments and maintenance. The Network Engineer must have the ability to:

• Assist various departments to maintain network security and configure remote routers and provide engineering support.

• 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.

• Understanding the Customer mission to assist with engineering requirements.

• Analyze and perform troubleshoot 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.

Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active clearance.

Clearance Preference:

• 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)

Certification Requirement: None

Education, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree; Without a degree a H.S. Diploma required and 4 additional years of relevant work experience:

• 6-7 yrs of LAN and WAN experience

• Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support

• Flexible - The environment is highly dynamic and mission critical

• Good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

• Attention to detail

Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship in order to be able to qualify for a Customs & Border Protection (CBP) clearance which can take 9 months without any clearance; less time clearance processing if you have a Top Secret or other DHS clearance within the past 5 yrs.Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship able to obtain a CBP Full Background Investigation