Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Network Engineer to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.
PURPOSE / SCOPE
The Network Engineer is responsible for network capacity planning, security principles, network management to align best practices while providing maintaining network infrastructure and security to ensure successful performance and compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Program, USG, and international requirements and guidelines. Responsibilities include also designing, installing, and troubleshooting Cisco-based WAN/LAN, supporting capacity planning and network security practices to ensures compliance with standard management practices including but not limited to monitoring, records keeping, report preparation, training, inspections, data reporting, etc. Will perform other duties as assigned.
The Network Engineer will be available for on-call support as needed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
- Two years engineering experience designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting a large, mission critical Cisco-based WAN/LAN
- IAT-2 (Security+ or equivalent GSEC or SCNP or SSCP); DoD 8570/8140 compliance
- Must meet requirements outlined in the DOD 8570.1M directive matrix IAT-1
- Must be certified Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and
Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE). - Must be certified as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician (MCDST), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
- Knowledge in network capacity planning, network security principles and general network management best practices
- Ability to implement best practice standards, lead projects and maintain network infrastructure and security
- Must be familiar with current global, US, Program and PWS requirements
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
- Ability to successfully pass PACOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
- Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
- Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
- May work in a typical office environment
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
- Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
- Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
