Network Engineer II Job at TekSynap, Reston, VA

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  • TekSynap
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

This contract supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in advancing its mission to protect the nation and respond to emergencies effectively. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing and sustaining FEMA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Operations Portfolio.

The mission centers around the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of IT systems and services that are critical to FEMA’s ability to deliver emergency management capabilities. This includes ensuring continuous system availability, security, modernization, and operational efficiency to support FEMA’s mission-critical programs and services.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee enterprise-level IT operations, including
    • Virtualized infrastructure
    • Network Operations Center (NOC)
    • Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Manage and ensure the smooth execution of complex IT projects related to infrastructure migration and cloud services.
  • Design, implement, and manage operational processes and procedures to ensure reliable IT service delivery.
  • Oversee critical components such as networks, servers, databases, and security protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with
    • Industry standards
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Cybersecurity best practices
    • Disaster recovery protocols
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and align engineering efforts with FEMA’s strategic goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement to ensure mission-critical service reliability and support emergency response operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience
    • Proven experience managing IT enterprise operations and leading technical projects in cloud and infrastructure.
  • Certifications (must have one or more of the following)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
    • Multi-Cloud Certification (AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure)
  • Clearance
    • Must obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting work US Citizenship
We are seeking a Network Engineer II to join our team supporting the DHS Department of Homeland Security FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location Telework/Hybrid - District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region
  • Type of environment Varies
  • Noise level Varies
  • Work schedule Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel Minimum 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship US Citizen

Public Trust

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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