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This position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and troubleshoot with DISA NetOps centers, adjacent facilities, customer agencies, maintenance organizations, and commercial vendors to install, troubleshoot, isolate, and repair DISA circuits.
- Generate technical control operating records such as circuit history folders, trouble tickets, outage, and restoration records.
- Create and maintain circuit drawings using design, drawing, and engineering software (i.e. AutoCAD, MS Visio, etc)
- Use schematic diagrams, manufacturer’s service manual, and other documentation in determining equipment fault/circuit degradation and in performing repair/restoral.
- Provide tier II level troubleshooting of network systems both classified and unclassified.
- Maintain network configuration baselines and make improvements to adhere with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Assume responsibility for Taclane encryptors operating within the range networks.
- Execute preventive maintenance on all network devices.
- Report network issues and maintain a change log.
- Audit and maintain active network documentation.
- Maintain hardware inventories and ensures appropriate network device spares.
- Perform and document periodic network performance testing.
- Prepare reports, studies and research as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot Cisco network environments (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
- Familiarity with cyber security STIGs compliance and Security Standards/Protocols.
- Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Solarwinds is desired.
- Ability to patch, test, troubleshoot communications circuits.
- Proficient ability to read schematic diagrams, manufacturer’s service manuals, and other documentation to determine equipment fault or circuit degradation and to perform repair and restoration procedures.
- Must have an understanding of DOD/DISA transport connection/provisioning requirements.
- Previous experience with DISA, Commercial, SCN Comm systems and topology.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in network technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Management or experience in lieu of education.
- Two (2) years experience implementing, operating, and troubleshooting Cisco-based networks.
- Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.
- Security+ or equivalent DoD Directive 8570.07-M certification.
- Active CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification is desired.
- Experience with DISA Node Site Coordinating of a Technical Control Facility desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 20 lbs. unassisted.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.
