NETWORK TECHNICIAN
Job ID: 2404891
Location: BELTSVILLE, MD, United States
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2024
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Technician
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote
Description
SAIC has an opportunity for a hybrid Network Technician in Beltsville, MD! The team currently reports onsite 3 days/week. The current shifts available are:
- Nights: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30pm-7:00am
- Days: Sunday-Thursday 6:30am-3:00pm
Description of Duties
- Responsible for installing, monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring service to communications networks in a large telecommunications facility environment (includes data/voice communications equipment, multiplexers, data terminal equipment, commercial leases and transmission media).
- Responsible for performing proactive monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation or failure.
- Responsible for providing Tier II Operational Support to the classified network systems and components in support of the Department of State classified networks. Acts as the escalation point to Tier III Engineering staff.
- Responsible for performing capability checks and operational handoff for all Change Requests in support of the GTS Change Management Program/Process.
- Responsible for serving as Essential Personnel in the GTS 24x7x365 Network Service Center, so shift work is required.
Equipment
- Routers - CISCO and Juniper Switches
- PBX, CISCO, and Juniper routers, switches and associated network gear
- Promina, IDNX and Test equipment - FIREBIRD 6000, 4000 and T-BERD, Digital Lightwave, NetTest
- Cryptographic encryption equipment
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Associates and 3 years of experience or HS and 5 years of experience.
- Experience in a telecommunications environment utilizing data/voice communications equipment, multiplexers, data terminal equipment, commercial leases, transmission media, and network monitoring.
- 3-5 years IT support experience (Tier I, Tier II,).
Required Clearance
- US Citizenship
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Desired
- Experience in one or more of the following: Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst routing and switching, data center cabling maintenance
- Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of various network hardware and software, primarily Cisco catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching and routing technologies
- Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.
- Experience with network monitoring applications such as NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools
- ITIL ® Foundation certification
- Certifications: Network +, Security+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP or equivalent, BICSI Certification
- Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs)
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
