E01-C02 Jr. Systems Administrator Network Engineer

The proposed salary range for this position is $71,000-$96,500. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings. 

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Installs, supports and maintains communications network components, configurations and performance as well as planning for, and responding to, communications outages and other problems 
• Performs health and status checks on network components, troubleshoot and resolve any anomalies, errors, and other service disruptions 
• Assists with mitigation of communications problems associated with AF DCGS modernization and develop/implement solutions to communications architecture shortfalls 
• Establishes Ports and Service Requests, create and maintain all network diagrams, IP databases and Ports and Services requests  
• Provides temporary on-site support at AF DCGS sites to perform LAN sustainment and incident resolution activities wherever remote support is not possible. Sites that do not have remote connectivity may require permanent on-site support.  
• Provides LAN support to data network traffic originating from workstations, desktop devices, local file and print servers, application servers, database servers, peripherals, switches/routers, other network devices 
• Assists with management of switch configurations, (IP addresses and related services (e.g., DNS/DHCP), manage physical (e.g., HW) and logical (e.g., IP address changes) and Configuration Management using a CMDB. 
• Provides Tier 2 and 3 technical assistance for LAN services.  
• Coordinates incident escalation to vendor support Tier 4 when appropriate. 
• Coordinates the resolution of circuit problems with third parties in accordance with ACA's. 
• Provides technical assistance required when working with Government or third-party technical teams for incident resolution. 
• Performs LAN installation and coordination remotely. 
• Manages LAN bandwidth, and performs troubleshooting (e.g., performance, problem, change, capacity monitoring). 
• Maintains and provisions all data network components and ensures all network administration activities are coordinated through the change management process 
• Manages LAN devices and maintains LAN components in accordance with OEM maintenance agreements and warranties and ensures all new connections, devices, and SW provisioned are included in the AF DCGS asset management system  
• Performs account administration as needed for access and maintaining network resources 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance:TS/SCI   
• Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, some time with the DoD is preferred
•  Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field  
• Substitution: 6 years work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree plus 4 years work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree 
Responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions  
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Willingness to travel if required 
8570 Compliant certificate is a must (Security+ CE Certification (or other IAT Level II or III Certification) -IAT Level II (CCNA+Security) 

EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities