Engineer, Network, 1, HWAD (Hawthorne, NV, US, 89415) @ Day & Zimmermann, Inc.

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• We do what we say.® http://www.dayzim.com We're looking for an experienced Network Engineer 1 The Network Engineer I (PWS Level 2 – Senior Technician) supports secure, reliable operation of Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) local- and wide-area networks and communications infrastructure, including interfaces to Army enterprise services.
• The position performs daily network administration, monitoring, preventative and remedial maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and Government-approved installations, upgrades, and cutovers.
• The employee coordinates outages, technical changes, and authorized support for Government-managed network security and communications equipment with the IT Supervisor, ISSM/Cybersecurity personnel, Army enterprise organizations, telecommunications providers, and customers.
• This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.
• As the Network Engineer 1 , here’s the work you’ll do: Monitor LAN/WAN availability, performance, circuits, devices, and alerts; identify degrading trends, isolate faults, initiate support within 30 minutes of initial service loss, track outages through restoration, and support required notifications and updates to the PCO and ACO through authorized reporting channels.
• Perform daily LAN administration and approved preventative and remedial maintenance; install, configure, test, maintain, and troubleshoot switches, routers, VLANs, wireless equipment, network interfaces, telecommunications equipment, fiber/copper cabling, racks, patch panels, and associated cable pathways.
• Support network surveys, engineering plans, circuit and routing evaluations, upgrades, migrations, installations, and cutovers; perform acceptance testing under Government-approved plans and coordinate HWAD-to-enterprise connectivity and telecommunications activities with authorized stakeholders.
• Maintain Government-standard network diagrams, rack elevations, cable/port records, IP and VLAN assignments, configuration backups, equipment inventories, maintenance records, and change documentation; provide technical inputs for required status reports and engineering implementation plans.
• Follow HWAD change-control, security, access, and networthiness procedures; coordinate approved network changes and device connections; assist the ISSM with authorized COMSEC equipment support and Army enterprise security-stack visual/hands-on support without independently administering Government-managed controls.
• Communicate network status, risks, outages, corrective actions, and resource needs to the IT Supervisor and stakeholders; maintain service tickets, assist with technical handoffs and user familiarization, and support emergency or mission-essential operations as assigned.
• This role is for you if you have these skills: The employee must possess strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, switching, routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, wireless networking, network monitoring, circuit operations, fiber and copper cabling, telecommunications systems, network security controls, and common network services.
• Must be able to install, configure, test, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and restore assigned network infrastructure and HWAD-to-enterprise interfaces.
• Must be proficient with network monitoring, diagnostic, logging, packet-analysis, configuration management, ticketing, and documentation tools; perform structured fault isolation; assess mission impact; identify degrading performance trends; and escalate to Government, Army enterprise, cybersecurity, or provider teams when appropriate.
• The employee must be able to develop and maintain accurate network diagrams, cable and port records, IP/VLAN documentation, inventories, configuration backups, maintenance records, and technical procedures; support site surveys, engineering implementation plans, routing/circuit assessments, Government-approved acceptance testing, upgrades, and cutovers.
• Must understand approved change management, networthiness, access controls, security procedures, and limits on contractor authority over Government-managed equipment.
• Familiarity with routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption and COMSEC equipment, and Army enterprise security-stack support is preferred; controlled work must occur only when authorized and coordinated with the ISSM or responsible Government organization.
• Must demonstrate sound technical judgment, analytical and problem-solving ability, organization, clear communication, and independent prioritization based on operational risk and mission needs.
• Must collaborate effectively with the IT Supervisor, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity/IA personnel, Government representatives, telecommunications providers, vendors, and customers; safeguard-controlled information and promptly communicate significant outages and risks.

And if you have these qualifications: Associates Degree in in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered in accordance with company and contract requirements.. 5+ years relevant hands-on network or communications infrastructure experience (PWS Level 2 Senior Technician). In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role starts at $34.41/hour.

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds Climbing stairs, ladders, ramps, or similar structures when required by site or field conditions Feeling/perceiving object size, shape, or texture when handling instruments, samples, supplies, or other materials Walking through Company office, clinic, worksite, field, or operational areas as required Repetitive motions of any part of the body Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion Hearing sufficient to receive instructions, communicate with personnel, and identify site or clinic conditions Fingering (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) Talking to communicate instructions, training content, health/safety guidance, and incident information Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time Ability to write complex documents in the English language Ability to read complex documents in English language Capacity to express thoughts orally and accurately convey instructions, findings, or medical/safety information ) Capacity to reason and make sound decisions Kneeling, crouching, or crawling when required for field activity, inspections, sampling, or medical response support Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company office, clinic, or work site.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status.

Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.