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Form of workDoD SkillBridge Internship: Network Control Specialist
Host Company: Altimeter Solutions
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM
Location: Melbourne, FL
Requirement: Must be active-duty U.S. military service member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Must be willing to live/work in the location above. This is not a remote/telework opportunity.
To apply:
1. Go to https://vets2pm.com/skillbridge/ and apply for interest in our program (this is required)
2. Return to this posting and 'Apply'
About Altimeter Solutions
Altimeter Solutions, LLC (Altimeter), is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing it's clients the highest quality analytical/technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions/services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.
Altimeter Solutions holds a Top Secret facility clearance, and places contract and permanent technical resources with prime vendors for the DoD and other Federal government branches nationwide.
Altimeter Solutions holds a Top Secret facility clearance, and places contract and permanent technical resources with prime vendors for the DoD and other Federal government branches nationwide.
Company Website: http://www.altimetersolutions.com/
Summary:
We are seeking a Network Control Specialist that will monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network problems within an operations center utilizing network management and monitoring tools. This position monitors the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and minimize disruption and impact to the network. This position is part of a 24x7 Network Control environment, working shifts include nights and weekends when needed.
We are seeking a Network Control Specialist that will monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network problems within an operations center utilizing network management and monitoring tools. This position monitors the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and minimize disruption and impact to the network. This position is part of a 24x7 Network Control environment, working shifts include nights and weekends when needed.
Essential Functions:
- Perform root cause analysis to determine a plan of action for restoring customer's services.
- Operate among a myriad of internal teammates and external telecommunication partners to follow through with operational processes and improve restoration times.
- Facilitate coordination with our User Community, the Field Services Group, and telecommunication partners for both Break/Fix actions, as well as Change Management activities.
- Document Trouble Tickets and Change Requests of all related activities.
- Work in a 24x7 Network Control environment, including Weekends and Holidays.
- Support short-term emergency evacuation to local or remote backup facilities.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Networking, Information Technology, or related field; or at least 8 years of related work experience with a HS Diploma.
- Experience with domain knowledge of L1 through L4 of the OSI Model (2 years).
- Experience with L2 and L3 protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IBGP, EBGP, IS-IS, and MPLS (2 years).
- Experience with L1-3 protocols to include LAN/WAN/MAN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IBGP, EBGP, IS-IS, and MPLS (2 years).
- Experience with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Network Management System (NMS) applications used to monitor networked devices (1 year).
- Able to work in a 24x7 Network Control environment, including Weekends and Holidays in a quarterly rotating schedule.
Nice to Haves:
- CCENT, CCNA, CCNP and/or ITIL v3/4 certifications.
- Prior ISP experience (carrier experience; CenturyLink etc.)
- Working knowledge of Long-Term Evolution (LTE), VPN, and DMVPN technologies preferred
- Experience with call center phone systems.
- A huge plus would be if they have worked for a State of FL agency in the past (Tallahassee based would be preferred).
[NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]
Vets2PM Provides:
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.
