Apollo ITS
Network Engineer
Apollo ITS, United, Pennsylvania, us, 15689
Title: Network EngineerLocation: Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)Duration: 12+ MonthsType: Contract
Notes:This requisition's PO is funded through 6/30/25, so use that date in the RTR.Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs.Historically additional funding should then last a year and occur from 7/1/25-6/30/26.This position is 100% onsite (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050)There will be an initial Teams interview, potentially followed by an in-person interview.
Job Description:Provide Network Operational Support:-
Process requests for network connection changes:-Disable LAN switch and router port security as requested by other IT staff.Review change requests, validate information provided on requests, and lead efforts to resolve erroneous information.Update network connection database information.Update LAN switch and router port security and/or DHCP configuration settings.Communicate LAN switch interface vlan changes to network design lead.Disseminate communications for completed change requests.Monitor network availability systems and act on device outage alarms/notifications:Contact sites to verify power.Lead troubleshooting efforts to verify LAN switch, router, and firewall functionality.Process temporary LAN switch and router configuration changes as needed to troubleshoot device failures.Configure replacement LAN switches, routers, and firewalls and lead efforts to replace failed equipment which may include personally delivering and replacing equipment or shipping equipment and coordinating replacement activities with field site personnel.Process, monitor, and escalate telecommunication provider trouble tickets for WAN circuit failures.- Disseminate service outage/restoration notifications to Agency personnel.Provide 2nd level technical support for end user network connection issues:Review LAN switch and router interface configuration settings and statistics to isolate cause of network connection issues.Process temporary LAN switch changes as needed to troubleshoot network connection issues.Review and update LAN switch and router configuration settings and as needed to correct discrepancies between design documents and actual equipment configuration.Provide recommendation to other IT personnel on courses of action to resolve network connection issues.Monitor Agency's trouble ticket system and act on tickets referred to the Network Section.
2. Maintain accurate and timely equipment inventory information to record equipment location and variable configuration information.
3. Perform responsibilities associated with Agency projects and work efforts:-Assist with Cisco EOL equipment refresh (requires limited travel to DOC/PBPP facilities)Assist with Cisco wireless deployments.
4. Perform other work as assigned:- Process equipment surplus:
Erase configuration information and licensed software from equipment targeted for surplus.Prepare equipment surplus list and forward through chain of command for approval.-Coordinate equipment retrieval with DGS.Process documentation and inventory changes for surplus equipment.Perform work on other special projects as required.
Required/Desired Skills Compliance Required/Desired Skills:
Network Engineering WAN. LAN TCP/IP Infrastructure Required 5 YearsCisco Certifications (CCNP) Highly desiredCisco Routers, switches Required 5 YearsCisco DNAC Highly desiredCisco Wireless AP's and controllers Highly desiredKnowledge of the following protocols: BGP, TCP/IP, HSRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLAN, MPLS Required 3 YearsCapable of working in IDF closets: Running cables, lifting equipment into racks, using small hand tools.
Notes:This requisition's PO is funded through 6/30/25, so use that date in the RTR.Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs.Historically additional funding should then last a year and occur from 7/1/25-6/30/26.This position is 100% onsite (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050)There will be an initial Teams interview, potentially followed by an in-person interview.
Job Description:Provide Network Operational Support:-
Process requests for network connection changes:-Disable LAN switch and router port security as requested by other IT staff.Review change requests, validate information provided on requests, and lead efforts to resolve erroneous information.Update network connection database information.Update LAN switch and router port security and/or DHCP configuration settings.Communicate LAN switch interface vlan changes to network design lead.Disseminate communications for completed change requests.Monitor network availability systems and act on device outage alarms/notifications:Contact sites to verify power.Lead troubleshooting efforts to verify LAN switch, router, and firewall functionality.Process temporary LAN switch and router configuration changes as needed to troubleshoot device failures.Configure replacement LAN switches, routers, and firewalls and lead efforts to replace failed equipment which may include personally delivering and replacing equipment or shipping equipment and coordinating replacement activities with field site personnel.Process, monitor, and escalate telecommunication provider trouble tickets for WAN circuit failures.- Disseminate service outage/restoration notifications to Agency personnel.Provide 2nd level technical support for end user network connection issues:Review LAN switch and router interface configuration settings and statistics to isolate cause of network connection issues.Process temporary LAN switch changes as needed to troubleshoot network connection issues.Review and update LAN switch and router configuration settings and as needed to correct discrepancies between design documents and actual equipment configuration.Provide recommendation to other IT personnel on courses of action to resolve network connection issues.Monitor Agency's trouble ticket system and act on tickets referred to the Network Section.
2. Maintain accurate and timely equipment inventory information to record equipment location and variable configuration information.
3. Perform responsibilities associated with Agency projects and work efforts:-Assist with Cisco EOL equipment refresh (requires limited travel to DOC/PBPP facilities)Assist with Cisco wireless deployments.
4. Perform other work as assigned:- Process equipment surplus:
Erase configuration information and licensed software from equipment targeted for surplus.Prepare equipment surplus list and forward through chain of command for approval.-Coordinate equipment retrieval with DGS.Process documentation and inventory changes for surplus equipment.Perform work on other special projects as required.
Required/Desired Skills Compliance Required/Desired Skills:
Network Engineering WAN. LAN TCP/IP Infrastructure Required 5 YearsCisco Certifications (CCNP) Highly desiredCisco Routers, switches Required 5 YearsCisco DNAC Highly desiredCisco Wireless AP's and controllers Highly desiredKnowledge of the following protocols: BGP, TCP/IP, HSRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLAN, MPLS Required 3 YearsCapable of working in IDF closets: Running cables, lifting equipment into racks, using small hand tools.