Network Integration Lead

ECS is seeking a Network Integration Lead (OCONUS) to work in our Wiesbaden, Germany office.  

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We focus on people, values, and purpose. Every day, our 4000+ employees provide their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the U.S. Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. We are situated in Merrifield, VA – well positioned for most commutes within the Northern Virginia area. We also offer opportunities for telework and have some of the most interesting and advanced IT business in the DC area. Our growing program works with the most forward leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this key position.

Job Description:

ECS is currently seeking a Network Integration Lead (OCONUS) to work in our Wiesbaden, Germany office. The Network Integration Lead (OCONUS) performs the following core activities:

• Deploys onsite to support new installations and continuous operations. 
• Liaises with operational end-users to determine their requirements.
• Collaboratively defines the end state for how and where equipment and personnel will be utilized. 
• Installs, configures, and maintains network hardware and software, including switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and identity service engines.
• Supports classified and unclassified networks in compliance with applicable security policies.
• Maintains documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and change management records.
• Participates in network design and capacity planning to meet mission requirements.
• Tests, fields, and maintains equipment (hardware/software) and personnel to/at operational sites. 
• Ensures network connectivity is established and maintained onsite.
• Confirms remote access and functionality at the tactical edge.

Specific Duties:

The Network Integration Lead (OCONUS) assists with the design, installation, and continuous operation of infrastructure and operational environments, to include, but not limited to:  

• Gathering and implementing requirements.
• Assessing current infrastructure, including power/cooling and network requirements for successful integration.
• Obtaining and configuring Internet Protocols and networks.
• Building connectivity, and troubleshooting connectivity issues, between users and systems.
• Testing and troubleshooting LAN/VLAN configurations.
• Racking, mounting, and maintaining hardware.
• Upgrading and patching hardware and software.
• Providing Tier II support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Escalating and communicating status and/or issues to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Other duties, as assigned.

• U.S. citizen.
• Education/Experience accepted:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of recent specialized experience; OR
  • Associate's degree with 7+ years of recent specialized experience; OR
  • A major certification, with 7+ years of recent specialized experience; OR
  • 11+ years of recent specialized experience.
• Minimum DoD Top Secret security clearance required to apply with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI indoctrination (TS/SCI).
• Must have (and continue to maintain) a current, approved DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher preferred). Additional certifications may also be required, depending on assignment.
• Technically adept, with the ability to support common IT issues and activities.
• Hands-on experience with, and administration of, a U.S. Government system.
  Knowledge of, and experience with, various software systems and architectures, communications protocols, and network hardware devices.
• 2+ years of network administration experience.
• Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.).
• Knowledge of, and experience with, current Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
• Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process.
• Knowledge and experience with Multicast and GRE Routing.
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies as they apply to networking (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft).
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) patching, compliance, and related security activities.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft O365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Advanced ability to develop network diagrams and Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts.
  High degree of maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity, and initiative.
• Exceptional ability to balance multiple competing priorities and execute within articulated timelines and requirements.
• Political savvy to confront difficult problems in a positive and creative way. 
• A motivated self-starter who enthusiastically tackles challenging operational problems and can quickly grasp and implement creative solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).