Network Technician III

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Network Technician III to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. The organization’s overall mission is to utilize industry best practice to create and apply standards, automation, and virtualization to expedite quality infrastructure services. The vision of the team is to streamline delivery of modern, scalable and secure Enterprise Network Services that allows efficient, fast and cyber compliant connectivity to all Enterprise supported networks.

• Fully Support and maintain network connectivity throughout the clients footprint as well as remote sites.
• Work alongside Network Architects and Engineers to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Utilize secure CRT, MobaXterm, TACAS, and AKiPs to troubleshoot, implement change via the configuration terminal, and use the Command Line Interface to ensure devices are properly connected and descriptions are properly inplace to develop a clear and concise network.
• Use Brocade VDX devices to manage the Classified networks as well as troubleshoot and change edge ports to connect customers to the classified network.
• Work Tellabs Panorama to maintain ONT/GPON devices, assign VLANs, reprovision devices, and troubleshoot devices that may be causing network connectivity issues.
• Use network management tools and systems through the Out of Band management devices to locate and troubleshoot issues withing a device that is not on the network.
• Manage the ticketing queue on-call for proper 24/7, 365 coverage for devices that are managed by Enterprise Networking.

• AA/AS in IT related field and 5 years of Networking IT experience. 
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience may be applicable. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance
• Strong understanding of OSI Model and how to the network plays into consideration within the layers to ensure proper troubleshooting procedures are considered.
• Networking and routing skills
• Experience with Domain-name System (DNS)
• Knowledge of various Network Hardware and Infrastructure vendors
• Strong network troubleshooting, involves excellent communication skills, the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical individuals, and the ability to understand and build a relationship with the clients.
• Analytical skills
• Good understating of Firewalls and Security

Desired Skills

• Knowledge with programming languages, such as Python, Ruby,, and Pearl, Java and Ansible.
• Knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT)
• Virtualization and Automation
• Active DOE “Q” Clearance

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.