Network Engineer with Unified Communication

Company: Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
Location: Marshall
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Network Engineer to support our government customer located in Kwajelein, Marshall Islands.

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The position requires intermediate hands-on experience in network, management, and implementation support for enterprise networks. This role will contribute to all network and infrastructure Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Baseline Support requirements and mission support as required for the NEC at United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide hands-on support as a technical contributor as required for the NEC supported Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN) including NIPR, SIPR, VoIP to:

Perform network discovery and conduct fault analysis. This service shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, less authorized service interruptions to meet and exceed contract service level agreements (SLA).

Monitor the common user ICAN and LAN by utilizing enterprise management software to monitor network performance, analyze network activity, and maintain network availability.

Provides support to perform installation of various network equipment/hardware (including wired, data systems, and VoIP).

Assist in the maintenance of network infrastructure security and the maintenance of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configuration templates and checklists.

Support Unified Communication with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco Voice and Media Gateways.

Assist with the creation and maintenance of detailed network documentation including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), network drawings, ConOps, rack elevations, IP address assignment schema, and utilization reports.

Conduct event management on common user network infrastructure and monitoring services.

Manage common user network equipment/software, to include configuration and capacity management.

Maintain an effective and efficient configuration management/configuration control program for DoDIN unclassified and classified systems to ensure all hardware and software are properly identified and documented, and proper change control procedures are in place and followed.

Operate and maintain common core (backbone infrastructure) network infrastructure equipment.

Implement and operate common user port authentication IAW Army Enterprise guidance; for example, 802.1x.

Develop technology strategies for modernization of the network infrastructure.

Create information and tasks for projects to proactively improve network services to the customer.

As a part of multidisciplinary project teams, develop and assist in implementing solutions for persistent network infrastructure issues.

Automate routine tasks and monitoring of the network infrastructure.

Develop specifications for network equipment and installation infrastructure in support of Military Construction, Army (MCA) projects, Unspecified Minor Military Construction, Army (UMMCA) projects, and local minor construction/renovation/expansion projects.

Maintain strong working relationships within the Networks Work Center and with other work centers.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree preferred, not required and at least 4 or more years' experience in a relevant role.

Required 8570.01-M Baseline and Computing Environment (CE) certifications for IAT-II.

Must possess and maintain certifications IAW AR 25-2

Must possess and maintain certification Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong technical aptitude, ability to research, and solve complex issues independently.

Experience with Cisco Unified Communication products, specifically, Voice and Media Gateways.

Significant experience working with network monitoring and authentication tools.

Proven experience in network administration, routing and switching.

Ability to relocate and reside at the USAG-KA in the RMI. You must meet current vaccination requirements for infectious diseases to enter the RMI. Must also be willing to meet any future vaccination requirements if mandated by the RMI.

Pre-employment health screening is required due to the island's remote location and limited medical and dental capabilities.

Ability to ride a bicycle or walk at least 2 miles to/from work daily. There are no personally owned vehicles allowed on USAG-KA. Transportation is primarily by bicycle.

Ability to travel by plane or small sea-going vessel between working locations.

May be required to work overtime.

Rotational callback and emergency duty are requirements of this position.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Top Secret clearance or Top Secret eligible.
Valid U.S. Passport

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K--pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K--kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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