Network Engineer

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in class results that bring added value to our clients, while investing in our employees’ futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team providing support to the Department of Justice.

Responsibilities:

Requires superior comprehension of network concepts and methodologies. This support includes helpdesk capabilities, customer service, and network management monitoring and documentation capabilities. Analyzes local LAN/WAN systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices. Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms, including email, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing, etc. Configures systems to user requirements. Performs various tests and documents results. Administers and maintains LAN/WAN. Provides technical support and troubleshooting to users. Plans network layout design. May administer network security. May perform database administration. May serve as technical team or task lead. In addition, requires competence in systems analysis and technical writing to support SOPs.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Top Secret
• An in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and encryption devices (i.e., Micro and Gig E TACLANES);
• An in-depth knowledge of routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, and  OSPF
• Demonstrates a strong understanding and practical experience with technologies such as MPLS, VPLS, VPNs, and traffic engineering
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with five (5) or more years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TACLANE Experience
• Cisco Professional or Expert certifications

BENEFITS

OST has been operating since 1996 and has various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks Holiday pay, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k.