Sr. Routing Network Engineer

The AFINC II contract supporting the 26^th Network Operations Squadron (26NOS) is seeking qualified Router Network Engineers. The Router team oversees an enterprise DoD environment supporting the USAF that requires a unique and dynamic skill set. If you are seeking a challenging and fast paced workplace, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Serve as a Router Team Operator for the 26th NOS.
• Oversee intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNet).
• Investigate and rectify malfunctions in network hardware and other systems to ensure service continuity.
• Meticulously monitor and manage all WAN circuits, ensuring optimal performance.
• Respond promptly to remote assistance requests from colleagues and service partners, providing expert technical support.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network support and implementation handover documentation for the Helpdesk.
• Manage assigned tasks and projects independently, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide backup support to other team members as needed, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Undertake any other assignments or duties as directed by management, demonstrating adaptability and versatility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across multiple devices to include routers, switches, firewalls, and management systems.
• Understand and implement disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs
• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.
• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.

• Candidate should have 7+ years of progressively complex network engineering hands-on in:
  • Enterprise network management, focusing primarily on Cisco devices.
  • Installation, configuration, and support of network switches, routers, and wireless Aps
  • Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET.
  • Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods.
• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN implementation and management.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Strong working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco products and solutions.
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Cisco IOS platforms.
• Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and implement solutions to meet those goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and IP subnetting
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP)
• Knowledge and experience with Juniper platform are a plus.
• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the year (2 weeks), dependent on contract needs and requirements that may arise.
• Experience in directly managing teams of diverse technical personnel responsible for the daily operations.

• Technical degree, Associates or, bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems, Science/Engineering/Math or 2-4 years' relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system or application administration is acceptable.
• Requires a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification:
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (Continuing Education)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE (Continuing Education)
  • (ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• Requires at least one or more Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) Defense Cyberspace Workforce Certification (DCWF) requirement(s):
  • Cisco - CCNP Routing and Switching
  • Cisco - CCNP ENARSI
  • Cisco - CCNP ENSDWI
  • Cisco - CCNP ENSLD

• Active DoD Secret or higher required.
• Or the ability to obtain a DoD Interim Secret security clearance to start

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.