****Candidate must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.**** We are looking for the following requirements for the position of Communications Engineer on the Network Support Team. Team primary responsibilities lie in the configuration, management, support and maintenance of the US Army Accessions Command Recruiting Services Network (RSN). This team provides 24X7 support for all RSN communications equipment (routers, switches, hubs, terminal servers, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, and UPS) and circuits connected to the network while providing on call coverage on a monthly rotation cycle. Candidate would be required to evaluate new technical concepts and solutions for enterprise level applications and provides formal evaluations of products and services and provides recommendations. Also responsible for evaluating and analyzing the performance of communications services, defining communication baselines and communications service levels for the enterprise. Candidate will be responsible for designing/implementing network solutions, configuring and troubleshooting network devices, and managing network security. This individual will be required to perform Level III support to other team members and resolve complex technical problems/issues. Candidate would be responsible for the full documentation of the enterprise communications architecture to include drawings, diagrams, operations manuals and any other applicable data. The individual may also be called upon to travel which may involve lifting equipment to complete an installation. ESSENTIAL NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent client facing skills. - Ability to work in a rapid-development environment. - Displays strong ability to work independently but also provide mentorship to other team members. - Demonstrated ability to work closely with customer in analyzing requirements and resolving problems. - Ability to work flexible hours, after normal duty hours including weekends and holidays. - Demonstrates excellent attention to detail. - Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance. ******MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:****** - Eight (8) to 10 years working experience with Cisco Internet Operation System (IOS), Cisco security devices and wireless networking. - Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are required. - Strong network technology concepts and experience, especially Ethernet & IP. - In-depth understanding of software installation and operations as pertaining to network operations and impact to infrastructure. - LAN switching & routing & Ethernet networks along with IP routing, configuration, troubleshooting of switched & routed networks. - Extensive experience in WLAN, extended wired LAN with Wireless using wireless access points. - Implemented and configured WLAN , SNMP, VPN, TCP/IP, ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN, DSL, Broadband, OSPF, RIP, EGIRP, BGP, Ethernet. - Familiarity with IEEE standards for LAN and wireless LAN. - Design, development, deployment, problem identification and remediation, and on-going support of a very large WAN environment. - Extensive experience with Fiber Optics, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Gateway, DTE & DCE equipment - Working experience on data communication equipment - Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Cable Tester, ATM Tester, optical power meter, etc. - Experience to design and implement structure cabling CAT5e, Fiber, end points, etc. - Ability to design and implement leading-edge WLAN solutions - Knowledgeable of WLAN system/product using Fast and Gigabit Ethernet traffic. - Strong understanding and extensive working knowledge of Cisco, 3Com, Alcatel, Juniper, Alteon, Foundry, Cacheflow, Aironet, VPN, Pix products. - Excellent troubleshooting skills, fast technology learner and ability to independently perform tasks. - Excellent communication skills to interface Network Operation Groups, Engineering, customer, vendor and third party personnel. - Provide engineering planning and management support. - Determine optimal routing through the network. - Ability to troubleshoot network performance problems. - Determine appropriate circuit types and capacities. - Develop conceptual solutions for migration from an ATM core backbone to a MPLS-based infrastructure. - In-depth knowledge and experience in computer/network security, network vulnerability, and network risk management, network security software, IP addressing schemes, penetration testing. - Understanding of shell scripting for development of network attack tools and techniques as well as daily tasks. - Ability to perform system engineering tasks such as identifying/refining new requirements, design, and test. - Must possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and comfortable working with customers to understand requirements and ability to perform briefings on proposed technical solutions. - Ability to provide 3rd level technical support to end-users and systems administrators. - Develop and recommend strategies that will increase reliability, availability, and up time. OPTIMUM CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: - Solaris UNIX, Windows 2000/2003/XP networking a plus. - Prior experience in process/change management improvement initiatives (ISO 9000 and ITIL) is a plus. - Technical documentation skills and the ability to create written reports such as solution recommendations and providing background information on infrastructure/enterprise technical issues.