Network Engineer - Junior

Alexandria - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 90000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500 professionals delivering Digital Services Advanced Analytics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Cyber Security and Cutting Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

We are seeking a junior-level Network Engineer for an onsite position in Alexandria VA. This role supports large-scale network systems applications services and business activity through network support and active monitoring analysis of alerts escalation and communication and will require flexible shift work hours: 6am - 9am 10am - 7pm 7pm - 4am .

Role and Responsibilities

Following USPTO configuration management process and Standard Operating Procedures in maintaining and implementing configuration changes of network infrastructure equipment and devices
Providing on-site twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week 365 days per year enterprise network monitoring analysis and reporting.
Installing/uninstalling network equipment into racks requiring the capacity to lift up to 20 pounds.
Managing and repairing USPTOs Cisco Wireless equipment for the guest and Enterprise wireless networks (Network Control System Mobility Service Engine Wireless LAN Controller and Access Points) and Wide Area Networks.
Performing regularly scheduled preventive maintenance activities on USPTO network devices (routers switches IPAM/DNS tools WAN accelerators Load Balancers Wireless devices) following vendor guidance for device patches and technical bulletins.
Upgrading network infrastructure hardware/software/firmware as directed by vendors upon completion of testing in non-production environments.
Providing operations and maintenance support for Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE).
Monitoring and updating latest security patches release notes and/or software.
Reviewing syslog (daily) for potential damage from emerging security threats and risks.
Performing capacity security configuration and performance management on network infrastructure devices as required after hardware replacement due to failure.
Tuning Network Services Branch (NSB) equipment to meet USPTO EMS monitoring requirement.
Utilizing enterprise management tools to monitor the network infrastructure remotely to detect conditions which impact network connectivity
Responding to and resolving USPTOs critical problems related to local and remote network connectivity incidents for all USPTO domestic sites.
Collaborating with other teams to troubleshoot USPTO critical problems e.g. application slowness to isolate the causes and determine whether is network or non-network related.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

Education: BS in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline.
2 years of experience specialized in Network Administration.
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate (CCNA) or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good understanding of networking principles and technologies.
Strong understanding of Problem Management Process.
Broad understanding of Security Protocols including HTTPS SSL and SSO.
Must have solid technical background with a focus on IT/cloud-based IT systems.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with remote access solutions such as Netskope and Cisco AnyConnect.
ITIL-related certifications are a plus.
USPTO experience preferred.

Halviks pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500 professionals delivering Digital Services Advanced Analytics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Cyber Securit...

Role and Responsibilities

Following USPTO configuration management process and Standard Operating Procedures in maintaining and implementing configuration changes of network infrastructure equipment and devices
Providing on-site twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week 365 days per year enterprise network monitoring analysis and reporting.
Installing/uninstalling network equipment into racks requiring the capacity to lift up to 20 pounds.
Managing and repairing USPTOs Cisco Wireless equipment for the guest and Enterprise wireless networks (Network Control System Mobility Service Engine Wireless LAN Controller and Access Points) and Wide Area Networks.
Performing regularly scheduled preventive maintenance activities on USPTO network devices (routers switches IPAM/DNS tools WAN accelerators Load Balancers Wireless devices) following vendor guidance for device patches and technical bulletins.
Upgrading network infrastructure hardware/software/firmware as directed by vendors upon completion of testing in non-production environments.
Providing operations and maintenance support for Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE).
Monitoring and updating latest security patches release notes and/or software.
Reviewing syslog (daily) for potential damage from emerging security threats and risks.
Performing capacity security configuration and performance management on network infrastructure devices as required after hardware replacement due to failure.
Tuning Network Services Branch (NSB) equipment to meet USPTO EMS monitoring requirement.
Utilizing enterprise management tools to monitor the network infrastructure remotely to detect conditions which impact network connectivity
Responding to and resolving USPTOs critical problems related to local and remote network connectivity incidents for all USPTO domestic sites.
Collaborating with other teams to troubleshoot USPTO critical problems e.g. application slowness to isolate the causes and determine whether is network or non-network related.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

Education: BS in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline.
2 years of experience specialized in Network Administration.
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate (CCNA) or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good understanding of networking principles and technologies.
Strong understanding of Problem Management Process.
Broad understanding of Security Protocols including HTTPS SSL and SSO.
Must have solid technical background with a focus on IT/cloud-based IT systems.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with remote access solutions such as Netskope and Cisco AnyConnect.
ITIL-related certifications are a plus.
USPTO experience preferred.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Key Skills

Load Balancing
Routing Protocols
Network Administration
Network Engineering
BGP
LAN
Computer Networking
IPsec
OSPF
Cisco ASA
Juniper
MPLS

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