Network Engineer - Telephone

About Us: Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority owned, CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S government agencies and organizations. About the Position: TJFACT is seeking a Network Engineer to support our DOS DT (Diplomatic Technology) IT team in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. The Network Engineer provides expert-level support for the Department of State Telephone shop network infrastructure. Specific responsibilities vary, but in general, are responsible for maintaining all aspects of an enterprise voice network, ensuring that mission-critical resources are always available when needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for maintaining the local area network and ensuring the network remains available, as well as ensuring the wide area network connections remain available. Designs, installs, maintains, patches, troubleshoots, tests, and documents system and network hardware (Avaya and Cisco) on the local and wide area networks. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot core Avaya and Cisco switches and routers, and configure and secure new network devices. Ensure workstations and servers can communicate across network paths and that the network maintains a high level of survivability. Analyze network performance, optimize equipment, and review configuration changes. Install and inspect infrastructure and replace end-of-life wiring and equipment. Ensure network equipment is patched, updated, and backed up as needed. Thoroughly document network layout and validate through network operation centers. Develop and documents standard operating procedures, network layout documentation, and key contacts list for support staff. Plan the installation of new Local Area Networks (LANs) and complex modifications or extensions to existing ones. Recommend installation of new or modified data bandwidth circuits, bridges, modems, routers, multiplexes, computer hardware and software Prepare equipment specification, layouts, cost estimates, user training and system documentation Install, maintain, troubleshoot, test and document network hardware including WAN routers, LAN routers, hubs, switches, and modems Collect, evaluate, and summarize capacity, performance, problem, resource and workload data to recommend configuration changes to maximize the effective and efficient use of installed technology Use software and hardware tools used to determine nature of problems such as PRTG, LAN analyzer, signal generator, data line test set, and power line monitor Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Plan and organize work. Meet schedules and timelines. Maintain records. Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or 8 years job related experience in lieu of education Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP certification Substantial knowledge in current Cisco applications and tools Working knowledge of Avaya VOIP Programming Experience supporting voice RRI,SIP trunks ,ACD and POTS Experience Administering Avaya / Nortel switches Active security clearance. BENEFITS: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 401-K plus match Paid Vacation days Paid holidays Short Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Term Life TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)