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Network Engineer

Location:	U.S. Embassy, Camp Victory, Baghdad (Bagdad), Iraq, Middle East
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	1st Jul 2010
Closing Date:	31st Dec 2011
Posted By:	Pelatron, Inc.
Details:
Network Engineer SCOPE U.S. Citizenship required - The Command & Control Systems (C2S) Division is seeking a Network Engineer to support USF-I classified enterprise networks for the military throughout Iraq . The position will be located at Camp Victory – Baghdad, Iraq. The Network Engineer duties will consist of day-to-day operations, maintenance, monitor, upgrade and problem determination and resolution of the theater classified and unclassified WAN. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work with teams of routing and switching experts maintaining and repairing all Layer 3 routing devices • Maintain and repair Layer 3 routing, physical layer and fiber optic architectures • Routing Protocol knowledge to include OSPF, EIGRP, and ISIS • Perform troubleshooting of Cisco devices, Cisco-based VPN, and network encryption • Perform troubleshooting of KG-175 TACLANE network encryption devices • Perform troubleshooting Cisco ACS, Cisco Works, Solar Winds network monitoring suite including Solar Winds Engineer's Edition and all associated toolsets • Demonstrate technical proficiency with Microsoft troubleshooting tools such as PING, NETSTAT, NBTSTAT, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG and ARP. • Coordinate with other contractors to repair and make improvements to both the physical and logical WAN infrastructure. • Document network configurations and diagrams. • Basic understanding of the function of SIPR and NIPR net • Monitoring of the NIPR and SIPR net using WAN monitoring tools • WAN reporting using monitoring toolsets • Other duties as assigned Person must have in-depth knowledge of Routing, Configuration, Troubleshooting and Support of mid-to-large sized network environments. Experience working with BGP, EIGRP & ISIS protocols is a must. The candidate must be flexible and creative in adapting to environments where functional and operational objectives evolve and change rapidly. This is a very fast-paced environment. The candidate will work under the immediate supervision of a military shift leader or other contract personnel designated by the PM. The candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Valid U.S. Passport • Interim SECRET clearance or higher required • Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience • CCNA or CCNP Certification Required • Technical troubleshooting experience • Meet overseas medical deployment qualifications DESIRED SKILLS • CCNP, SATCOM, E1, LOS, Tropo, PIX Firewalls, Cisco IDS, GRE, ACLs, MPLS, VoIP, SNMP • Demonstrated self-starter and demonstrated ability to independently resolve problems • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and set deadlines • Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner in difficult situations • Ability to maintain high-quality work to manage multiple critical projects • Ability to perform and participate in a team-oriented environment • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of network users • Contributes to overall effectiveness as a team member • Excellent customer service skills and demeanor Pelatron is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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