We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Technician

Successful candidates possess the following traits:

An ability to get things done: You are persistent, resourceful, results-oriented, and action-oriented. You constantly plan ahead and foresee issues before they occur.

Analytical: In order to improve your comprehension of the market and the demands and problems of your clients, you have good analytical abilities and are at ease reading quantitative data.

Creative mind-set: You are able to solve problems creatively and swiftly adjust. You possess a thorough understanding of product management principles and the ability to apply them when analysing data and making recommendations.

Emotional Intelligence: You have a strong sense of self and excellent perception of how important relationships function. You are upbeat, sympathetic, adaptable, and inquisitive. Your genuineness, warmth, and competence help you win the respect of your co-workers.

Trustworthy : You have a strong sense of morality, principles, and purpose. You are trustworthy because of how you conduct yourself. You are a living example of the company's values.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical services on the four AFOSI operational enclaves, AFOSI to AFNET points-of-presence, and the local test/integration network.
• Build, implement, and execute solutions to connect workstations, servers, and peripheral devices to local area and wide area networks. Install, configure, operate, and maintain network equipment such as cables, switches, routers, firewalls, network monitoring devices, network management platforms, and identify and analyze network issues.
• Monitor the networks daily via centralized network management platform(s) to identify and resolve network issues (packet loss, CPU, hard drive size, memory, trending issues, etc.).
• Deploy solutions that ride on the infrastructure within the facility, as well as existing Air Force and Joint-Service network topology designs and designated network protocols.
• Ensure IT infrastructure is installed according to Building Industry Consulting Service International {BICSI) and commercial best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems ranging from minor to significant.
• Assist other DoD installations when troubleshooting network problems at AFOSI HQ or off-site locations.
• Develop and maintain current Network Baseline Documentation on the configuration of the AFOSI networks.
• Conduct two audits per year or upon request of the Government and submit updated/final documents every six months.

Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience in IT field, with at least 3 years of experience in network engineering/administration.
• Certified at IAT Level II (e.g., CCNA Security, Security , or other certification satisfying DoD 8570 certification requirements)
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining network equipment with thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), SolarWinds is a plus.
• Hands-on Experience with Juniper SRX and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Cisco Multilayer network routers and switches, McAfee Firewall Enterprise (Sidewinder Admin Console).
• Experience with network monitoring and management using an automated solution.
• Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Able to provide technical guidance and direction to system administrators and help desk technicians.
• Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Experience with USAF IT environment and networks.
• Must have good communication skills and an ability to conceptualize network infrastructures.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Cisco certification
• TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.

ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.