Network Engineer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

This role is to provide USSOCOM with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services.

The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.
Under the direction of the Sr. Network Engineer, the Network Engineer performs Tier three network support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. This position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and
terminals and is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network.

The Network Engineer is also responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network. This position monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources by using software and hardware tools, as well as by identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
 
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural

• planning services.

• Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.

• Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.

• Establishing systems engineering with a focus on the end-to-end functionality of complex systems.

• Establishing service integration, database structure management, active directory services/DNS, Thin/zero client.

• Providing data storage with expertise in SANs technologies, NAS technologies,

• iSCSI, and DAS.

• Establishing portal/web services with expertise in the design of medium to large enterprise farms, geographical replication, interfacing with external data sources and integration of third- party add-ons.

• Monitoring PKI/certificate authority.

• Providing CRM.

• Performing disaster recovery and backup/restore.

• Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risks identification and risk

• mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity, and support documentation in

• accordance with applicable DoD and IC directives.

• Maintaining LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, advanced engineering, and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.

• Establishing SATCOM with an emphasis on IP satellite.

• Providing support with Wireless networking, Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, Mobile computing, End Point management, and desktop computing.

• Providing Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) or other NSA Capabilities

• Package.

• Engineering enterprise data, voice, and video networks.

• Establishing and operating network test facilities.

• Maintaining a secure transfer of data to multiple locations via internal and external networks.

• Working with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network

• implementation, optimization, and ongoing management.

• Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology,

• including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers.

• Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission

Please note this role will be worksite based Monday Through Friday in Tampa, FL.

What we’re looking for...

The Network Engineer must be detail oriented and have in-depth knowledge of networking hardware and software. Must have extensive experience in areas such as network design and implementation, LAN/WAN interfacing, security, Internet protocols and TCP/IP, as well as server and network infrastructure.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.

• CCNP Collaboration OR CCNP Data Center OR CCNP Enterprise OR CCNP Security OR CCNP Service Provider OR CCDP OR CCIoT OR Aruba Certified.

• Mobility Professional OR Juniper Networks Certified Specialist certifications.
   

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree in a technical field.

• Excellent communication skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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