NL-24-074 Computer Systems Analyst II

Computer Systems Analyst II (NL-24-074 ): The AEGIS contract has an immediate need for a System Support Specialist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Space Center. The AEGIS contract provides high quality integrated communications services for secure voice, video and data solutions and services to NASA customers worldwide. This position supports ensuring that Telemetry and Command data flows for NASA’s spacecraft and aeronautical missions flow smoothly. Primary Responsibilities: Use a variety of network management and diagnostic tools for monitoring, troubleshooting communications-related problems for NASA’s Mission Network known as NASCOM Monitoring ad some maintenance assistance will be required of Cisco Routers and Switches, Juniper Routers Operating NASA unique hardware items is also required Candidate will support the network’s operations and day-to-day activities in support of NASA missions Work directly with other NASA centers and customers to help resolve real-time network and dataflow problems which are unique to NASA Candidate will be involved in several activities including the testing and implementation of new network services Position is in the NASCOM Mission Alternate Operating Facility (MAOF), a 24x7 network operation center, that will be fully integrated with the NASCOM Operations Management Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The MAOF will require supporting non-standard shifts, weekends, and holidays. Candidate must be able to pass both a written and practical certification test associated with the operations of the Mission Network within 180 days of hire. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of TCP/IP technology Knowledge of IP Addressing and subnet masking Excellent writing and oral communication skills Hands-on experience with standard industry products eg. Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena Effective communicator and able to coordinate network and customer issues with other technical sections Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to real-time dataflow issues Ability to work non-standard work hours/shifts Pleasant personality Knowledge of Network Monitoring tools, eg. NNMi, Spectrum, MRTG, CACTI Experience in supporting Wide Area Networking connectivity Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of normal trouble ticket processes Knowledge and hands on experience with data analyzers, network probes, and other network diagnostic and performance measurement devices Experience in performing traceroutes, executing ping test Experience in WAN protocols such as SONET and MPLS Experience working with Commercial Carrier service provides, eg. AT&T, Verizon Knowledgeable of transmission principals including T1, T3, DS-3, & OC-3/48 Knowledge of serial interfaces including RS232, V.35, and RS 449 preferred Knowledge of Linux Certifications: Current holders of either a CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA preferred Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a full-time position located in Huntsville, AL. This position will require occasional travel to Greenbelt, Maryland during the first year of employment to support training. The maximum salary for this position is $62,000.