Network Engineer (OCONUS - Iraq)

About Us:

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority

owned, CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

performance driven professional services government contracting company that

provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S government

agencies and organizations.

About the Position:

TJFACT is seeking a Network Engineer to support our DOS DT (Diplomatic

Technology) IT team in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq.

The Network Engineer provides expert-level support for the Department of State

network infrastructure. Specific responsibilities vary by location, but in

general, are responsible for maintaining all aspects of an enterprise network,

ensuring that mission-critical resources are always available when needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manages the coordination of administrative, project management, and

operational programs for all IT specific projects.

* Responsible for maintaining the local area network and ensuring the network

remains available, as well as ensuring the wide area network connections

remain available.

* Designs, installs, maintains, patches, troubleshoots, tests, and documents

system and network hardware (Avaya, Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto) on the

local and wide area networks.

* Monitor network performance, troubleshoot core Cisco switches and routers,

and configure and secure new network devices.

* Ensure workstations and servers can communicate across network paths and that

the network maintains a high level of survivability.

* Analyze network performance, optimize equipment, and review configuration

changes. Install and inspect infrastructure and replace end-of-life wiring

and equipment.

* Ensure network equipment is patched, updated, and backed up as needed.

* Thoroughly document network layout and validate through network operation

centers.

* Develop and documents standard operating procedures, network layout

documentation, and key contacts list for support staff.

* Plan the installation of new Local Area Networks (LANs) and complex

modifications or extensions to existing ones.

* Recommend installation of new or modified data bandwidth circuits, bridges,

modems, routers, multiplexes, computer hardware and software.

* Prepare equipment specification, layouts, cost estimates, user training and

system documentation.

* Install, maintain, trouble shoot, test and documents network hardware

including WAN routers, LAN routers, hubs, switches, and modems.

* Support systems involving a wide variety of different platforms, operating

systems, applications, and desktop configurations.

* Collect, evaluate and summarize capacity, performance, problem, resource and

workload data to recommend configuration changes to maximize the effective

and efficient use of installed technology.

* Provide on the job training and support for newly hired locally employed

staff members in all facets of the position.

* Provide network and technical support for the Head of State (HoS)

Communications circuit.

* Liaise with IZFN ISPs and GoI IT staff.

* Support cryptographic, secure voice, and secure VTC equipment necessary to

support DOS communications circuits/networks and HoS communications.

* Use software and hardware tools used to determine nature of problems such as

Netview, PNMS, PRTG, Solarwinds utilities, LAN analyzer, signal generator,

data line test set, and power line monitor.

* Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related

software applications.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

* Plan and organize work.

* Meet schedules and timelines.

* Maintain records.

* Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering with a minimum 5 years related or 13

years network engineering related experience in lieu of education.

* Certification in Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP certification or equivalent.

* Network+ certification (or equivalent or higher) is required.

* Security+ certification (or equivalent or higher) is required.

* Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto devices.

* Experience with Prime, TACAS, ISE, Solar Winds, and VSS.

* Substantial knowledge in current Cisco applications and tools.

* Active security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* BICSI Installer is desired but not required.

* Familiarity with Visio for documenting networks is desired.

BENEFITS:

* Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

* 401-K plus match

* Paid Vacation days

* Paid holidays

* Short Term and Long-Term Disability

* Voluntary Term Life

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an

individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve

the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety.

Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.