network engineer - Norfolk, United States - Lyon Shipyard

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose
The Network Engineer position directs and coordinates network and computerized management information systems and staff.

Duties and responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fully support, configure, maintain, and upgrade corporate networks and in house servers
Configure, install, and integrate routers, firewalls, and switches
Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
Keep an eye out for needed updates
Support and administer third-party applications
Ensure network security and connectivity
Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
Assist as Tier II support to set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords
Assist as Tier II support to resolve problems reported by end users
Define network policies and procedures
Specify system requirements and design solutions
Research and make recommendations on server system administration
Assist as Tier II support for 2-way radio programing
Cell phone /VOIP phone configuration
Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts
Introduce users to office productivity applications
Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery plans
Perform analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation.
Competencies Proven experience in a Network Engineer role

Hands on experience in networking, routing, and switching
Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN's, remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
Ability to set up and configure server hardware
Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking
This is a non-Supervisory role
Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment on the shipyard. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Routinely, there will be a need for the incumbent to work/walk Lyon shipyard and all areas therein.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position periodically requires long hours and or weekend work.

Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
Associates degree in Computer Science or related field of at least 5 years' experience as network/systems engineer.

As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and executive orders, Lyon Shipyard is required to develop annual written Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and is committed to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans (including but not limited to: disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans and active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans).

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