Senior Router Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Router Engineer

Full Time Montgomery, AL

Secret clearance

This position is contingent upon contract award

Overview :

Semper Valens is seeking a Senior Router Engineer to work on our AFINC contract at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.

Responsibilities :

• Manages the gateway, routers, and switches for the AFINC program.
• Resolves network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.
• Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues.
• Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface.
• Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms, or issues and / or determines severity of problem, issue, or alarm.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate.
• Research issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures.
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures.
• Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary.
• Interfaces with users and / or network vendors.
• Designs, engineers, and implements associated projects.
• Develop LAN / WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN / WAN setup, TCP / IP protocol, routing / switching configurations, and firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers.
• Troubleshooting complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN / LAN connectivity issues.
• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus.
• Have a general knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies.
• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.
• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.
• Follow policies and procedures for change and incident management.

Qualifications :

• Experience with Cisco routing / switching platforms and IOS.
• Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET.
• Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods.
• Knowledge and experience with Juniper platform is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required.
• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.

Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is preferred.

Experience and Education :

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on experience with Cisco platforms.
• Candidate must have Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and CompTIA Security+ CE certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in a Business Management or MIS related field preferred.

Clearance :

Must have and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.

About Semper Valens Solutions :

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success.

Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior.

Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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