Jr. Network Sustaining Engineer

Location: Wallops Island, Virginia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title:

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Job Posting Description / Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Must currently have an active or have open/ongoing investigation for US government security clearance (Secret).

KBR is seeking a Junior Network Sustaining Engineer to work closely with the Network Asset Planner and Network Sustaining Engineering Lead on day-to-day tasking and priorities related to engineering and sustaining engineering projects at NASA Wallops, as follows:

• Provide assessment artifacts and generate as required

• Be available during assessments to field subject matter expert related questions

• Enhance Security, Asset and Configuration Management data collection

• Support engineering and sustaining engineering projects as the network engineering representative.

• Establish networking environment by designing system configuration; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards

• Develop and maintain network topology, boundary diagrams, and data flow diagrams

• Develop and maintain the master list of ports protocols and services in use on the RMN to de-conflict new systems/devices being added to the Range/environment.

• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability

• Secure network systems by implementing security controls and establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access

• Report network status by gathering and prioritizing information

• Support network related projects

• Configure and install various network devices and services (switches, firewalls, VPN, QoS)

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes

• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

• Track inventory and life-cycle of network equipment, technology refresh, and software support

• Select and implement security tools and procedures as outlined in the system security plans

• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

• Assist with preparing Statement of Works and seeking vendor input

• Proof/sign-off on network design projects to ensure FISMA compliance.

• Work closely with Operations staff to design and implement technical solutions

• Support network testing efforts by preparing plans and procedures, conducting tests, and preparing test reports

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 year’s experience

• In lieu of degree, 10 year’s experience

Skills/Certifications:

• Required:

  • Proven ability to research and problem-solve, both independently and within a team environment

  • Must be able to clearly communicate and socialize with personnel

  • Must be able to comprehend and follow complex procedural documentation and guidance

  • Strong interpersonal skills to work directly with client, teammates, business partners, end-users, and other stakeholders

  • Possess or actively pursuing (must obtain within 12 months of hire) CISCO CCNA.

Travel

• Periodic travel as often as 4 times per year in durations of 1-4 weeks to remote locations is anticipated and required for this position.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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