Network Engineer-Engineer Level (Wireless) #166

Provides technical support for communications network hardware software releases and network systems to users other technical staff contracting vendors and mission-critical major highly visible projects to evaluate and analyze new communications network hardware software or systems for support in the Senate environment; makes recommendations to senior management on future communications network initial installation and secondary troubleshooting of hardware and software for communications network devices and systems; monitors evaluates and resolves issues involving network hardware or software applications or service project plans and analyzes requirements for communications network hardware or software implementation throughout the Senate; leads in developing plans for upgrading installing validating and implementing on existing and new sub-systems for enhancement or schedules coordinates and leads technical studies analyses and evaluations of future and existing local and wide area network (LAN and WAN) voice network or communications traffic engineering studies and analyses to determine future voice and data communications network requirements.

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at Duties/ Responsibilities
  • Knowledge of network management applications.
  • Knowledge of router protocols.
  • Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies.
  • Ability to oversee monitor and maintain network technologies such as DHCP DNS QoS and VoIP.
  • Ability to plan schedule coordinate and lead studies special projects and assignments.
  • Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different network-related application software packages.

  Required Work Experience

  • Engineer: GED with at least three to five years of relevantwork experience; Associates with one to two years of
    relevant work experience Bachelors with one year ofrelevant work experience.

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in wireless networking including WLANs VLANs and PoE infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) spectrum analysis and survey equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting LAN issues.
  • Hands-on experience with Aruba HPE wireless technologies and solutions (ArubaOS Mobility Conductor AirWave and Access Points).
  • Familiarity with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for 802.1X authentication and policy enforcement.
  • Ability to perform physical installation tasks including access point deployment and network cabling.
  • Comfort working at heights in ceiling spaces and within active office environments.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

  Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays and during late night overnight and weekend the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such maintenance windows may only occur at night on weekends and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades maintenance wiring backups or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights weekends and holidays.
  • Sedentary with no exceptional physical demands.
    
    

  Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  Education

  High School Diploma/ GED

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.