Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) is a fast-growing Information Technology company specializing in Network and Systems Engineering. The Systems/Network Configuration Technician supports the Defense Health Agency's LAN/WLAN modernization program by developing, validating, and maintaining enterprise network device configurations for Military Treatment Facilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, validate, and maintain network device configurations supporting LAN/WLAN modernization efforts
- Prepare switch, router, wireless controller, and server configuration packages in accordance with approved engineering designs, SIPs, and DHA technical standards
- Implement approved network changes in accordance with DHA standards, project requirements, and change management processes
- Validate operational performance of deployed LAN/WLAN systems and confirm proper network functionality following configuration updates
- Support cutover activities, including pre-cutover preparation, execution support, post-cutover validation, and issue resolution
- Troubleshoot network configuration, connectivity, and performance issues using established diagnostic tools and procedures
- Coordinate with network engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity personnel, project manager, and field implementation teams to ensure configuration packages accurately support project requirements
- Maintain configuration documentation, version control, configuration baselines, and technical records supporting contract deliverables
- Support network implementation, testing, and documentation activities in enterprise environments
- Ensure all configuration activities comply with DHA technical standards, cybersecurity requirements, quality processes, and configuration management procedures
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- At least two relevant certifications. For example: systems and network administration; network and systems management control; systems and/or network protocols
- Experience configuring and supporting enterprise LAN/WLAN infrastructure
- Demonstrated knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, wireless networking, network security fundamentals, and network troubleshooting
- Experience configuring enterprise switches, routers, wireless controllers, and associated network devices
- Experience supporting network engineering, configuration management, cutover, system validation, testing, and technical documentation activities in enterprise environments
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, network diagrams, implementation plans, configuration standards, and change control procedures
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, technical documentation, and coordination skills
- Active T3 Secret clearance is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all required access and security credentials throughout the period of contract performance
- Experience supporting DHA, U.S. Army, DoD, or other Federal enterprise network modernization programs
- Experience developing and validating enterprise network configurations in support of large-scale LAN/WLAN deployments
- Experience supporting Cisco enterprise network technologies, wireless networking, server infrastructure, and network management platforms
- Familiarity with SIPs, engineering documentation, configuration baselines, and formal change management processes
- Familiarity with network cutover planning, site implementation, government acceptance testing, and post installation support
- Working knowledge of network monitoring, diagnostic, and configuration management tools
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams
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