Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The preparation of equipment configurations and validation of configurations for new installations, changes within the network, software upgrades for Server/Core Switches
• Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Server/Core Switches
• Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Server/Core Switches
• Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Server/Core Switches
• Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Server/Core Switches
• Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Server/Core Switches
• Troubleshooting of network issues
• Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Server/Core Switches
• Able to open OEM TAC cases
• Submission of problem reports to RE
• Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems
• Follow equipment test plans and provide documented results
• Configuration Expertise on proposed platform to include all Server/Core Switches
• Develop installation Network diagrams
• Operations and support procedures
• Technical input to major service outage root cause analysis and corrective action reports
• Respond to and Resolve Trouble Ticket escalations via current Ticketing System and MS Teams support channel
• Support and planning for equipment migrations
• Scripted cutover procedures
• Go/No-go Criteria for migration and cutovers
• Use miscellaneous scripting support using OEM solution
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the Configuration and Implementation of systems for Server/Core Switches integration to any other functional areas (examples: IPAM, LiveAction, ISE, Palo Alto, Campus Switches)
• Document the process for the bulk importing of data or any other data transfers
• Assist in the testing the development of automation tools to enhance the network operational environment
• Travel to equipment test site for training and to assist with installations for up to three weeks.
• Provide supervisory oversight and direction for employees under chain of command
• Participate/execute as needed in project &/or personnel performance review meetings and discussions.
• Review & approve timecards and expense request/reports.
• Works under manager ultimately reporting to the Contract program manager & Deputy
• Any/all staffing issues to be brought to the PgM &/or Deputy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing Server and Core Switches in a large campus network environment
• Able to obtain VA HIGH BI clearance
• Must complete and pass two stage TB testing
• Experience with Juniper software
• Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required
• Must reside within the continental United States
• Position is 75% nationwide travel – candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport
• Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS locations

Overview

We are seeking a Server/Core Switch Network Engineer Site Manager to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us!

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States.

Type of environment: Home/Customer sites

Noise level: Medium, High

Work schedule: Dependent upon contract needs and can include days, nights, weekdays and weekends. Candidate must maintain schedule flexibility. When traveling individuals will be required to work to meet program and contract needs including weekends.

Amount of Travel: 75% candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S Citizenship VA Background check

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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