Systems Engineer - Networking (TS/SCI FS POLY Clearance)Title: Systems Engineer - Networking (TS/SCI FS POLY Clearance)
Location: United States-Virginia - Mc Lean
Hewlett Packard has an immediate need in our US Public Sector Consulting Organization for a Networking Systems Engineer in Virginia - Mc Lean .
Job Description:
Other Government and Industry IT Job Titles
Network and Computer System Administrators, Network Systems Analyst, Communications Network Specialist, Data Communications Analyst, Networking Systems And Distributed Systems Engineer, Communications Software Specialist, Communications Specialist, Communications Network Manager, Communications Hardware Specialist, Voice Communications Manager, Network Controller, Network Analyst, Network Engineer, Network Manager, Network Technician, Network Installation Technician, System Programmer, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Systems Specialist, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Manager, Network Operations Engineer, Network Operations Manager, Open Systems Engineer, Network Engineering Officer, Technical Watch Stander, Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Specialist, Satellite Network Engineer
Occupational Description
Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Agency Internet Network (AIN), Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems including satellites, or a segment of a network system. Maintains network hardware and software. Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
Oversees network control center. Provides support to projects that involve networks. Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies within a single network. Evaluates new network technologies and makes recommendations to project managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing network. Plans new configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance. Ensures that adequate and appropriate planning is provided for hardware and communications facilities to develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation and support of voice communications systems. Provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. The overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the Agency network add to the complexity of these positions.
Tasks
. Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components. Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
. Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
. Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
. Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
. Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
. Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
. Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the Agency's engineering review boards for adding new technologies to the network.
. Perform a full range of upgrades to the existing network architecture.
. Review user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to assess impact on network performance and provide advice and guidance on the most practical technical approach to meeting user requirements.
. Perform long term O&M activities to include tier 3 troubleshooting and problem resolution.
. Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and correct problems in the network.
. Prepare troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels.
. Provide fault management for the network and supports performance management functions.
. Respond, isolate, and resolve network troubles. Monitor alarms and alerts to identify network elements causing network degradation or failure.
. Maintain logs and records associated with reported problems or situations.
. Execute reporting functions and data input associated with network management.
. Monitor security posture of the network, and report suspected violations to designated authority.
. Coordinate with configuration management and implementation teams.
. Perform operator-level maintenance on components associated with network management systems.
. Analyze network characteristics (e.g., traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput) and recommends procurement, removals, and modifications to network components.
. Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
. Coordinate requirements with users and suppliers.
. Organize and direct network installations on site surveys.
. Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
. Design and optimize network topologies.
. Create and/or maintain operating systems, communications software, data base packages, compilers, assemblers, and utility programs.
. Modify existing software, as well as, create special-purpose software to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications.
. Apply software, hardware, and standards information technology skills in the analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of open systems for Information Management (IM) applications.
. Ensure these systems and applications are compliant with standards for open systems architectures, reference models, and profiles of standards - such as the IEEE Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of IM solutions on the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application.
. Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scaleable information technology solutions.
. Perform analysis and validation of reusable software and hardware components to ensure the integration of these components into interpretable IM designs.
Tools used in this occupation
. Cable accessories - Cable verifiers
. Interferometers - Optical spectrum analyzers
. Network analyzers - Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzers; Bit error rate BER testers; Synchronous optical network SONET analyzers; T-Birds
. Power meters - Powerline monitors
. Protocol analyzers
Technology used in this occupation
. Administration software - Cisco Systems CiscoWorks; Element management software; Network management software; Network shutdown software
. Configuration management software - Application management software; Automated installation software; Patch and update management software; Systems and applications migration software
. Network monitoring software - Ethereal; Multi-router traffic grapher MRTG software; Veritas NerveCenter; ZABBIX software
. Network security or virtual private network VPN management software - Intrusion prevention system IPS software; Network and system vulnerability assessment software; OpenService Open NerveCenter; Security incident handling software
. Transaction security and virus protection software - Encryption software; Packet filter software; Ping software; Root kit detection software
The goal of HP's Enterprise Services US Public Sector Consulting is to establish HP as the world's leading information technology company; to be the best at helping customers manage and transform their IT environments to optimize business outcomes; and to be the provider of choice for IT infrastructure solutions that support the mission of our clients in the Federal marketplace. Enterprise Services US Public Sector Consulting specializes in systems integration, IT strategy, and infrastructure disciplines for a wide variety of US Government and State and Local accounts.
Qualifications:
Security Clearance: TS/SCI FS POLY Clearance
Location: Virginia - Mc Lean
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's Degree ( 16 years)
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
. Knowledge of theory and practice underlying satellite and LAN/WAN network operations.
. Knowledge of the CIO's policies and procedures relating to the design, upgrading, and operating and maintaining networks.
. Knowledge of the Agency's Communications and Information Security policies and practices.
. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
. Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
. Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Abilities
. Oral Comprehension - Ability to make effective oral technical presentations to technical boards within the Agency to gain approval for modifications or upgrades to the network.
. Oral Expression - Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
. Technology - Ability to assess the technical characteristics of new operating capabilities proposed for inclusion in the network to determine potential impact on network performance.
. Network Analysis - Ability to utilize complex network analysis tools to resolve complex network performance problems.
. Procedures and Processes - Ability to provide explanations of complex technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
. Presentation - Ability to write technical proposals for presentation to approval boards.
. Documentation -Ability to draft requirements documents, correspondence and procedures in accordance with Agency policies.
. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
. Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
. Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
. Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Work Activities
. Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
. Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
. Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
. Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
. Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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