Network Engineer

ActioNet has an immediate opportunity for a Network Engineer requiring a Public Trust (eligible for SECRET) in one of the following locations - with HYBRID support 3 days a week:  Gulfport, MS, Silver Spring, MD, Newport, OR, Lakeland, FL. 
ActioNet is an IT service provider and solutions integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA that works with the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 

As the Network Engineer you will join an integrated team of Federal Employees and Contractors jointly providing the IT Infrastructure and IT Support Services to research teams and the crews operating research vessels, especially when the vessels are in port or docked.

What is in it for you?

• Opportunity to advance climate research efforts by providing and supporting enabling Information Technology
• Join a dynamic team actively engaged in modernizing IT capability
• Professional growth opportunity with competitive salary and benefits
• Join organization consistently rated one of the best places to work

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and managing the WAN infrastructure and any processes related to the WAN.
• Provide Production Support of the Network, including: day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution client Networks.
• Provide second level problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Support the dispatch of circuit and hardware vendors involved in the resolution process.
• Support the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
  Configure network hardware and software and install in accordance with approved design and implementation plan
• Troubleshoot resolve issues with network hardware and software
• Assist Network engineers in develop new solutions
• Assist System engineers in implementing solutions, providing "smart hands" and eyes and hears to remote team members
• Schedules, installs and tests system software and hardware in limited network connectivity environments.
• Configures hardware and software and resolves technical problems by monitoring and maintaining license subscriptions and maintenance agreements.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in a relevant field Support the installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of agency wide-area networks (WANs) and local-area networks (LANs)
• A working knowledge is desirable in various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices.
• Training and/or certification concentration would include ITIL, Vendor Specific (Cisco etc.) and/or CompTIA or similar training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Qualified candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated understanding of commonly used network protocols and proven experience configuring, supporting, or troubleshooting each.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in one or more of the following areas: Active Directory (AD), Adobe Creative
  Cloud (Feature Restricted License) BeyondTrust Remote Support, Firewalls, Group Policy, IP, ITILv3, LAN, MCSA or equivalent, Microsoft Azure Cloud, Network+, SCADA Systems, SCCM, Shell
  Scripting, SONAR, Splunk, Virtual Desktop, VPN, VSAT, WAN, Wi-Fi Networks,
  Windows DNS, Windows Server
• One or more of the following certifications: CASP+, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, Security+,

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services.   With 24+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• We are committed to make ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters
• We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence
• We are committed to give back to our community, help others and make the world a better place for our next generation

ActioNet is proud to be named as a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row (2014 - 2022).   We have 98% of Customer retention rate.  We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.
What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.  Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.