Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (eg, LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.RequirementsCandidate must possess an active TOP SECRET SCI Clearance and Full Scope PolygraphA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculums or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline and three (3) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support. Seven (7) additional years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree, making the total experience requirement twelve (12) years in Network Engineering without a degree. Certifications An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.The Level 1 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirementsImplement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.BenefitsSequoia Strategies & Solutions offers a competitive benefits plan for its employees that exceeds those of the large companies. We include 26 days of vacation per year Long Term & Short Term Disability PPO or HMO Health Benefits Group Life, along with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Professional Development Program for certifications or tuition Safe Harbor 401-K with Profit Sharing Fun company events throughout the year!