Network Technician

Position: Network Technician

Location: U.S. Joint Modernization Command, Fort Bliss, TX

Position Description: Serves as a network technician supporting the US Army Joint Modernization Command (JMC), G6/NETOPS section. Responsible for installing, configuring, operating, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and diagnosing PCs, servers, network hardware, network software, and other peripheral equipment associated with the Joint Modernization Command Support Network (JMCSN) prior to large-scale experiments and ensure daily operation during execution of the experiments. A total of three network enclaves will be supported: Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Coalition Network, and the Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) (Colorless). Must have the ability to install, maintain, repair, and inspect network cabling and other hardware and the ability to quickly respond with solutions to malfunctions, while making sure that the designated computers and network equipment remain functional. Must be knowledgeable in troubleshooting, repairing, and problem-solving techniques and knowledgeable in network control programs, network management, and network architecture design.

Must also have excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, practice attention to detail, possess technical writing ability, and problem-solving, as well as the requisite technical expertise and familiarity with Windows, Apple, Unix, and Linux server operating systems.

More specifically, the individual must be able to perform the following tasks.

• Run security and vulnerability scans
• Upgrade hardware and software
• Resolve server-related customer support problems
• Provide router and switch configurations for the JMCSN.
• Provide design, configuration and maintenance for the JMCSN
• Operate and maintain the JMCSN.
• Provide design, configuration and maintenance of voice over internet protocol networks.
• Provide design and maintenance of various data collections and instrumentation networks.
• Install, and maintain the JMCSN at designated building.
• Install, configure and operate routers and switches in support of annual experiments at remote locations, CONUS and OCONUS.
• Install, terminate and test cabling at remote exercise location.
• Image, setup and connect client laptops as necessary to support exercise control (EXCON) personnel at remote exercise location.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
• 10-15 years of experience planning and integrating U.S. Army networks and mission command systems
• Experience with the Army acquisition process (JCIDS CLR101 preferred)
• Expertise in MS Office application

IT certification requirements:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing & Switching (CCNP R&S)

Security Clearance: US SECRET required

Salary - $90k - $95k

Travel: Approximately 20% a year to CONUS and OCONUS locations

Benefits:

401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.