Network Engineer develops and deploys plans and designs of network systems that will meet an organization's requirements for performance, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Conducts network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Being a Network Engineer defines monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans and strategies to ensure the network is responsive to changes in demand. Troubleshoots network issues and develops appropriate solutions, resources, and deployment processes. Additionally, Network Engineer keeps informed of the latest technologies to enhance knowledge of networking hardware, software, and best practices. May be certified in vendor-specific products. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Network Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Network Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Network engineering and administration for the GCSS-Army program under the GCSS-HMSS contract.
Primary responsibilities will be maintaining GCSS-Army network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, VPN technology, load balancing systems, and several network management solutions.
Will be called upon to provide network designs, problem determination and resolution, document methodologies, thorough knowledge of network management, develop and support security models, execute hardware and software installations, performance tuning and recovery. Maintain specialized skills in enterprise data center design standards, communications technology best practices and security processes.
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