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Role Description:

The Network Engineer (NE) performs tier three transport support in accordance with the SOCOM Information Enterprise (SIE) Operational Order (OPORD). In addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s transport system (hardware and software), the NE must be detail oriented and have advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills. The NE tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems and terminals. The NE is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network as well as planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management and coordination of the network. The NE monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources by using software and hardware tools, as well as by identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting network performance. The NE keeps his or her technical skills updated and studies vendor products to determine those which best meet the Government’s needs. The NE provides guidance and direction for junior network support technicians Candidate must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (2013/2016)

• Providing On-Call or after hours support to provide expert recommendations for troubleshooting issues
• Engineering enterprise data, voice and video networks
• Establishing and operating network test facilities
• Maintaining a secure transfer of data to multiple locations via internal and external networks
• Working with vendors, the Government, carriers and technical staff on network implementation, optimization and ongoing management
• Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges and routers
• Ensure proactive engagement in Incident Management process, working with cross-functional teams to minimize the impact of network service outages
• Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Generating various reports as needed
• Testing and documenting network configurations and performance
• Managing and validating network security configurations
• Reviewing network standards and trends to identify and recommend operational improvements
• Briefing senior leaders on network status, issues, and recommendations
• Mentoring and leading junior network personnel

Qualifications:

Required Clearance: TS/SCI (or ability to obtain a TS/SCI)

Required Experience:

• 8 Years: Increasingly complex and progressive experience in computer systems and network engineering
• 2 Years: Specialized experience related to the candidate’s assigned task

Required Certifications:

• CCNP Routing and Switching
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an IT-related field.

Impact:

This position supports the USSOCOM SITEC II Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) contract. Your career enables USSOCOM to fulfill its mission to “Provide fully capable Special Operations Forces (SOF) to defend the United States and its interests and synchronize planning for global operations against terrorist networks.” As a member of our team, you will support the vice president of the Enterprise Operations Group (EOG) as we partner with SOF military and civilian members to provide world-class IT services and support that connects over 60,000 users around the world in the areas of software development/maintenance, network services, security, end-user computing, and test and evaluation.

Benefits at Sentar:

In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees. As well as voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, insurance options are provided through our trusted carriers. We provide several options for our employees to choose from; including two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO). Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match of employee contributions through our 401(k) plan. Is time-off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Here at Sentar, we know the importance of our employee's mental health and we value their wellbeing, which is why we created our Building a Better YOU program. This program offers educational resources, community building activities, and Journey LIVE, which is a leading preventative mental health service provided through Sentar that gives our employees access to live and on-demand mental health and wellness content. Doing good makes you feel good, which is exactly why we launched our Senter Serves committee! Sentar Serves aims to give back to our community by donating our time and resources to those who need it most. Another way we invest in our people is by offering a robust professional development and education assistance plan to help our employees reach their professional goals. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!

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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

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