Requirements

Network Engineer Specialist

Responsibilities:   

  • Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems

  • Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions

  • Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance

  • Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including Local Area Network (LAN)/Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)/ Wide Area Network (WAN) systems

  • Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications

  • Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies

  • Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment

  • Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products

  • Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations

  • Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints

  • Supervises all personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large scale or multi-shift operations

  • Supervises complex operations that involve two or more additional functions such as, but not limited to, network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities

  • Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems

  • Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals)

  • Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance

  • Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network

 

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

 Entry Level (1-5 Years)  
Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on
Technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.
 Journeyman (6-10 Years)  
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance. Metrics where applicable.
 Senior Level (11-15 Years)  
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a
Technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.
Master Level (16+ Years) 

 

Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge. Directs and controls activities for a client, having overallresponsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management. Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others.