Network Engineer - Remote Eligible

Network Engineer

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead sub-contractor technicians in the equipment survey and installation at customer locations throughout the United States.
• Navigate data sets to track equipment acquisition and availability
• Conduct network discovery to determine equipment needs at customer sites.
• Perform hands-on configuration of wired infrastructure including switches and wireless access points across multiple manufacturers (Meraki a Must, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or others as assigned).
• Manage network cutovers between legacy and new infrastructure following an established procedure.
• Ensuring documentation is disseminated from the technicians and provided to the customer in a timely and professional manner
• Open DTAC trouble tickets with AT&T when the TTU is not able to be completed due to a down circuit
• Complete circuit test and turn up procedures remotely.
• Troubleshoot customer network connectivity issues as assigned.
• Develop/update procedures relevant to BU11 projects/programs.
• Ability to work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.
• Manage communications between our team and the field technicians.
• Take direction from, and provide updates to, the program leadership team.
• Maintain accountability of assigned equipment.
• Complete reports and other project documents in a professional, timely manner, as required.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business unit

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in LAN/WLAN networking
• Familiarity with Juniper, Cisco, and Aruba equipment
• Familiarity with network design and implementation methodology and concepts.
• Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading or supporting teams, projects, and programs.
• IT certifications (IATII) or vendor specific certifications from Juniper, Cisco, and/or Aruba relevant to the role are preferred.
• A degree in IT, computer science, business management, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to split time between working remotely and onsite at customer locations as dictated by program requirements.
• RF survey experience preferred
• ACAS knowledge a bonus
• Position begins 4/1/26 and ends 10/1/26
• Must successfully pass drug screening

Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team supporting the USDA Forest Service Program.

In this role, you will be supporting multiple surveys, installations, and the managed service of all forest service sites across the nation. Tasks may include, but not limited to, conducting remote circuit test and turn-ups, serving as the site lead during new equipment installations, performing remote configuration and troubleshooting on customer networks, orchestrating network cutover activities, and/or completing on-site surveys as necessary but more often leading a team of on-site sub-contractor technicians in the completion of these survey and installations form a remote location

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.

Additional Job Information

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: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States.
• Type of environment: Remote w//travel
• Noise level: Medium
• 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: 10%

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be a U.S Citizen

Other Information

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.