Network Engineer (Fiber/Copper) (TS/SCI) - Akima, LLC
Fort Belvoir, VA
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:The position of Network Engineer (Fiber/Copper) ensures that the IT infrastructure is sufficiently robust, scalable, and efficient to deliver the integrated services underlying the physical environment. Responsible for the installation and the maintenance of the infrastructure path at all sites, from the data center to the user desktop.
Responsibilities:- Applies infrastructure expertise, skills, and knowledge effectively in the installation of fiber optic and copper cables to required standards
- Installs infrastructure cabling and components when required for new installs, upgrades, or to repair faults
- Installs approved infrastructure switches, routers, servers, and other core network devices at the hardware level
- Applies new, and maintains existing, labels at all start, patch, and end points of the infrastructure
- Maintains an accurate database of all infrastructure start, patch, and end points
- Conducts internal quality control processes to verify conformance to industry and government standards for all infrastructure items
- Conducts network infrastructure site surveys, planning, and design for small projects
- Provides insight on creating a list of materials, bill of materials, estimating installation timelines, and documenting project status at all intervals
- Within general guidelines, manages assigned tasks based upon severity, workflow, and time constraints
- Maintains courteous and friendly rapport; communicates clearly and respectfully with customers
- Works with other IT Support, Network Engineers, and Server Administrators to resolve related technical issues as required
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Current Active TS/SCI clearance
- Two (2) years of hands-on experience terminating fiber & copper infrastructure
- Two (2) years of experience with infrastructure installation or network infrastructure support
- An understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, design, concepts, and theory
- Ability to travel up to 25 percent and in possession of, or ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport
- Ability to kneel, squat, bend over, reach into tight spaces to complete work, and lift 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications:
- BICSI Certification (RCDD)
- Three (3) years of hands-on experience terminating fiber & copper infrastructure
- Three (3) years of experience with infrastructure installation or network infrastructure support
- Working experience with military, DoD civilians, or defense contractors
