Job Description
Title: Jr. Network Sustaining Engineer
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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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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours