Network Engineer

Job Summary

Purpose and Scope:

Evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, perform problem isolation and resolution, monitor, tune, set standards and maintain a range of computer network components and systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

1.Manage network performance to maintain high quality transmission service on the network.

2.Perform scope across most of the network facilities including some, but not all, physical media, protocol stacks, hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, digital servers, line-drivers, telecommunications transport facilities, mainframe VTAM, NCP and related software and hardware network management components.

3.Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance and trace data and protocol activity,

4.Install systems and trains customer to use new or changed applications.

5.Begin to plan research, evaluate and recommend new computer network equipment and technologies.

6.Devise solutions to moderately complex operational problems within the capacity and operation limitations of installed equipment.

7.Directs on-site customer interface for program guidance, testing, systems analysis, and other system related tasks as needed.

8.Prepares detailed documented requirements for selected activities (i.e., data management, configuration management, program management, etc.)

9.Complies with hardware and software systems standards and procedures.

10.May provide informal training in implementing software programs based on user requirements.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

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 his/her job.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, math, engineering and at least 2 - 4 years of job-related experience or equivalent. Excellent communications and analytical skills; demonstrated working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. Position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. Position may require travel. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.