COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior-level Network Engineers plan and develop telecommunications solutions involving computer and communications equipment. They analyze network alternatives and develop recommendations for improvements.

Duties include:

• Analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems.
• Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Oversees the work of Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Network Systems Engineers.
• Refer to Section 3.1.6: Network Architecture and Engineering for a listing of expected work activities the Network Systems Engineer position would be required to support.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Senior-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecting.
• Network technology course/certification in TCP/IP with applied understanding of the following:
  • Roles of devices in TCP/IP network
  • Details of IP, ARP, TCP, ICMP and UDP
  • Functions of FTP, HTTP, Telnet and other applications of TCP/IP
  • Use of Voice over IP or VoIP, email messaging and multicasting
  • Troubleshooting for TCP/IP issues at each network layer

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Network technology course/certification in one or more areas:
  • Configuring TCP/IP on server computers
  • Managing and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP
  • Installing and configuring network and software infrastructure
  • Configuring and managing device routing and remote access
  • Monitoring and maintain network infrastructure
• Completion of a specialized wireless network course and/or certification

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.