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Requisition #: 18

Job Title: Network Engineer Wireless

Location: Ashburn, VA (Remote)

Clearance Level: Active DoD - CBP Suitability, DHS Suitability, Active TS

Salary Range: $89,471 - $134,207

SUMMARY

Customs Border Patrol (CBP) has a global presence with connectivity to approximately 1300 field sites as well as Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and trade partners. CBP conducts operations in 22 countries, 328 ports of entry, 129 border patrol stations within 22 sectors, and 75 AMO locations. To support its mission, CBP needs a robust, resilient, and high performing enterprise network and supporting services throughout its global footprint. The Network Services Division within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations Directorate (EIOD) provides network services and oversight of the CBP enterprise network infrastructure and comprises the Network Architecture and Engineering Division (NAED) and Network Operations Division (NOD).

The Network Analyst II will work in a Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering support services contract (ENAESS), focused on Wireless Network deployments and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist various departments to maintain network security and configure remote routers and provide engineering support.

Analyze and recommend solutions, upgrades services to streamline process and recommend improvements.

Maintain hardware and software for network, perform troubleshoot, and assist in the installation and upgrade of Router and switch IOS to a baseline.

Install and maintain data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and Wide Area Network devices.

Understand the Customer mission to assist with engineering requirements.

Analyze and perform troubleshooting on Local Area Network cabling and Wide Area Network wired and wireless.

Configure routers and switches to support Voice Over IP and VTC devices and ensure customer availability for various networks.

Administer and prepare program for IP addresses, develop network resources and train support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.

Engineer and/or Monitor all Information Assurance policies and enforce compliance to all network security policies.

Coordinate with various teams for disaster planning and perform network backup and monitor recovery processes.

Manage and document network systems, operational procedures and monitor hardware inventory for network.

Participate in network on-call support on rotational basis.

Ensure and provide effective customer service to in-unit managers and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active clearance.

Clearance Preference:

CBP Full BI - 1st priority

Any DHS badge DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice

DoD Top Secret willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree. Education requirement may be substituted with an additional 4 years of relevant experience.

6-7 years of LAN and WAN experience.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

Experience supporting computer network installation, maintenance and support

Flexible. The environment is highly dynamic and mission critical

Good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

Attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Fully Remote (Remote candidates need to be 4 hours driving distance from NCR.)

Strength Demands

Medium – 50 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

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Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and

connected environment where motivation and

satisfaction have an outsized effect on

everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork,

resulting in a supportive atmosphere where

collaboration flourishes, and collective success

is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring

transparent communication and ethical

conduct, essential to who we are and the

complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures

a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open

communication, and a willingness to learn from

one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable

appetite for innovation and continuous

improvement, propelling us forward in the face

of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic,

where we are each committed to going above

and beyond to advance the mission and

achieve success.

These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)