Network Engineer

SUMMARY

Arcticom, LLC, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified Network Engineer to support the technical operations, maintenance, and optimization for various clients including agencies within DOD. This role focuses on network security, data exchange, troubleshooting, performance optimization and supporting networking infrastructure tasks under the guidance of the operations manager and customer. Network Engineer ensures networks operate efficiently, comply with cybersecurity requirements (as required) and reporting needs in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards.

Wage/Salary Range: $135,000 – $155,000

 

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

 

o    Network Engineer Functionality and Operations: Developing network topologies and designs, creating disaster recovery plans, establishing maintenance protocols, ensuring reliable network performance to support all system designed and providing technical guidance to IT teams.

o    Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Maintains business continuity and operational efficiency, support for remote work environments, management of increasing data volumes and the integration of complex cloud systems.

o    Report Development Assistance: Support the creation and maintenance of seamless communication through Quality of Service (QOS) and real-time metric tracking reports to address operational efficiency and system performance. Implementation of security measures and protocols such as Office Workload Reports and Completed Actions Reports, to facilitate management’s data analysis and decision-making processes.

o    Cybersecurity Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DOD 8140, NIST SP 800-53, and DODI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Ensure compliance with DOD cybersecurity policies.

o    Network and System Access: Support the establishment and maintenance of secure communication links.  Conduct reviews of contractor access to verify continued need.

o    End-of-Year Surge Support: Provide additional technical support during the September surge period, up to 100 hours, to meet fiscal year-end requirements.

o    Documentation and Compliance: Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation as needed.

o    Meeting Support: Assist in preparing technical materials for organizational meetings and documenting outcomes as required.

o    Ensure technical support and troubleshooting align with performance requirements, maintaining system reliability and user satisfaction

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

o    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Telecom Engineer, Network Architect, Network Analyst, or related discipline) can be substituted for 8 years in the same field.

o    Minimum of four (4) years of experience in network engineering, preferably with exposure to DOD. 

o    Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD-approved Information Assuranc