Network Engineer-Engineer Level (Wireless) #166

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer #166. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

• Provides technical support for communications network hardware, software releases, and network systems to users, other technical staff, contracting vendors, and mission-critical systems. Leads major, highly visible projects to evaluate and analyze new communications network hardware, software, or systems for support in the Senate environment; makes recommendations to senior management on future communications network releases. Provides initial installation and secondary troubleshooting of hardware and software for communications network devices and systems; monitors, evaluates, and resolves issues involving network hardware or software, applications, or service performance. Develops project plans and analyzes requirements for communications network hardware or software implementation throughout the Senate; leads in developing plans for upgrading, installing, validating, and implementing on existing and new sub-systems for enhancement or compliance. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and leads technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of future and existing local and wide area network (LAN and WAN), voice network, or communications systems. Develops traffic engineering studies and analyses to determine future voice and data communications network requirements.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities Knowledge of network management applications. Knowledge of router protocols. Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies. Ability to oversee, monitor, and maintain network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VoIP. Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead studies, special projects, and assignments. Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different network-related application software packages. Required Work Experience Engineer: GED with at least three to five years of relevant work experience; Associates with one to two years of relevant work experience, Bachelor’s with one year of relevant work experience. Desired Qualifications: Proficiency in wireless networking, including WLANs, VLANs, and PoE infrastructure. Working knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) spectrum analysis and survey equipment. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting LAN issues. Hands-on experience with Aruba HPE wireless technologies and solutions (ArubaOS, Mobility Conductor, AirWave, and Access Points). Familiarity with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for 802.1X authentication and policy enforcement. Ability to perform physical installation tasks, including access point deployment and network cabling. Comfort working at heights, in ceiling spaces, and within active office environments. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Sedentary with no exceptional physical demands. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Evaluations

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

How to apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

What to expect next

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Required documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

Other information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.