Network Engineer Advisor

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud, and Mobility services.

Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always". If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions.

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer Advisor to join our team in support of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) in Sierra Vista, AZ.

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Must have an active DoD Security Clearance.
• Must possess an IAT Level III Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The focus of the Network Engineer Advisor will be on leveraging core toolsets to identify device failures, perform root cause analysis, monitor network performance, detect significant trends, conduct deep packet inspection, and utilize network analytics and situational awareness data. This will support the development of automated solutions that enable analysts to quickly correlate data across multiple globally distributed sensors and generate alerts when network behavior deviates from normal patterns, including anomalies in bandwidth utilization.

Additionally, you will support the planning, design, development, engineering, integration, and execution of technical and operational activities across the project.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks.
• Provide detailed activity reports of weekly work in collaboration with your team.
• Provide planning, design, development, engineering, integration, and technical and operational support to the ADCNOMS project.
• Provide planning, design, development, engineering, integration, and technical and operational support to the ADCNOMS project.
• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to complex problems.
• Performs maintenance and upgrades of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software, as well as subcontractor services as needed
• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.
• Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• IAT Level III Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
• Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10+) years of related experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in networking technologies and security. i.e., IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, VRF/VPN, MPLS, Routing Protocols (such as BGP, OSPF), QoS, NAC/NAP 802.1x, VoIP, Proxy Services, WAN optimizers, SSL accelerators, DHCP controllers, EoIP, Wireless, VTC, Remote access, Performance and Protocol analyzer, Load balancers.
• Experience in all aspects of network security, both as a self-actualized network engineer and collaborating as a part of a team with trusted, reliable, and talented team members.
• CCNA or higher (Computing Environment cert) required.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. 
• Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.