Network Engineer - Wireless

Job Title: Network Engineer - Wireless

Location: Remote

Clearance Level: Active - CBP Suitability, DHS Suitability, Active TS

Required Certification(s): 

• Clearance Preference:
• CBP Full BI - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)
• Certification Requirement: None

SUMMARYCBP has a global presence with connectivity to approximately 1300 field sites as well as Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and trade partners. CBP conducts operations in 22 countries, 328 ports of entry, 129 border patrol stations within 22 sectors, and 75 AMO locations. To support its mission, CBP needs a robust, resilient, and high performing enterprise network and supporting services throughout its global footprint. The Network Services Division within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations Directorate (EIOD) provides network services and oversight of the CBP enterprise network infrastructure. The Network Services Division comprises the Network Architecture and Engineering Division (NAED) and Network Operations Division (NOD).

The Network Engineer - Wireless will work in a Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering support services contract (ENAESS), focused on Wireless Network deployments and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Network Engineer must have the ability to:
• Assist various departments to maintain network security and configure remote routers and provide engineering support.
• Analyze and recommend solutions, upgrades services to streamline process and recommend improvements.
• Maintain hardware and software for network perform troubleshoot and assist in the installation and upgrade of Router and switch IOS to a baseline.
• Install and maintain data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and Wide Area Network devices.
• Understanding the Customer mission to assist with engineering requirements.
• Analyze and perform troubleshoot on Local Area Network cabling and Wide Area Network wired and wireless.
• Configure routers and switches to support Voice Over IP and VTC devices and ensure customer availability for various networks.
• Administer and prepare program for IP addresses, develop network resources and train support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
• Engineer and/or Monitor all Information Assurance policies and enforce compliance to all network security policies.
• Coordinate with various teams for disaster planning and perform network backup and monitor recovery processes.
• Manage and document network systems, operational procedures and monitor hardware inventory for network.
• Participate in network on-call support on rotational basis.
• Ensure and provide effective customer service to in-unit managers and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Education, Skill, and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree; Without a degree a H.S. Diploma required and 4 additional years of relevant work experience:
• 6-7 yrs of LAN and WAN experience
• Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support
• Flexible - The environment is highly dynamic and mission critical
• Good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills

• Education, Skill, and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree; Without a degree a H.S. Diploma required and 4 additional years of relevant work experience:
• 6-7 yrs of LAN and WAN experience
• Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support
• Flexible - The environment is highly dynamic and mission critical
• Good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail

XOR Security, An Agile Defense Company offers a very competitive benefits package including health insurance coverage from the first day of employment, 401k with a vested company match, vacation and supplemental insurance benefits.

XOR Security, An Agile Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V.

Citizenship Clearance RequirementApplicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements - US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED