Network Engineer Journeyman

Responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices. Possesses strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark) with experience in SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development. Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively with excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Remains current with industry trends and requirements in network engineering and data security best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) and familiarity with the DHMS IT environment are preferred.

Duties

• Designs, implements, manages, and optimizes network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

• Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices.

• Performs analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems to support voice and data services.

• Maintains up-to-date technical and practical knowledge of network system testing and analysis methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).

• Applies experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development.

• Maintains current knowledge of networking hardware, software, standards, best practices, and industry trends in network engineering and data security.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

• 5-7 years of experience in network engineering/administration.

• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).

• Proficient in network configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).

• Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively with excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP certification.

• CCNA certification.

• CompTIA Network+ certification.

• Experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, and automated configuration development.

• Familiarity with the DHMS IT environment.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$125,000-$133,000

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.