Assistant Network Engineer Jobs in Ridgecrest, CA

Seeking a highly motivated and driven Network Engineer to work Onsite supporting enterprise IT for our War-fighter customer who upholds America's status as the "Land of the Free" every day, at work, or at play. RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
* Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and networks.
* Assist with networks solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions.
* Awareness of various network technologies, including routing, switching, Azure cloud technologies.
* Ability to monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.
* Ability to review network logs, backup network configurations, and recover network devices.
* Knowledge utilizing Cisco ISE, Cisco Unified Call Manager, and SolarWinds.
* Ensure compliance with network directives, policies, and STIGs.
* Ability to apply network patches, updates, and DoW STIGs to firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
* Works with project managers to complete rapidly deployed network-related projects.
* Strong communication skills for technical and nontechnical inter-team collaboration.
* Stays current with new network technologies and utilizes industry best practices.
* May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced networking professionals.
* Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages. REQUIREMENTS * 5 years of concurrent experience in network administration and analysis.
* Experience working with appropriate complex network administration and maintenance.
* Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes to include maintaining network system documentation.
* Experience maintaining the integrity and security of networks and connected systems.
* Experience evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and coordinating installation.
* Experience in developing and monitoring policies and standards related to the use of computing resources.
* Experience in developing and implementing testing strategies and documenting results. CERTIFICATION(s) * CCNA or CCNP SECURITY CLEARANCE * Active Secret Security Clearance EDUCATION * BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an Information Technology. Allowable Substitution: 6 years of related experience or 4 years of related experience with an AA/AS degree BENEFITS * Generous PTO/Leave Package
* 11 Paid Federal Holidays
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan
* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment
* 401K Retirement & Matching
* Profit Sharing Plan
* Free Training & Development Subscription
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Direct Deposit OUR CULTURE Built upon open communications and teamwork principles that keep a talented, tenured workforce in place; consistent quality services; proactive, out-of-the-box thinking, and the highest ethical values. COMPENSATION The likely salary range for this position is $92,000 - $125,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of total compensation or salary or any other compensation offered. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Rollout Systems offers a variety of benefits including health insurance with domestic partner coverage, company-funded health savings account and life and disability insurances, 401(k) matching, 401(k) profit-sharing, education assistance, paid time off, and paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, location, and schedule type. EEO & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Rollout Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and abide by the requirements of the EEOC and the Title 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please NO Third-Party Agencies: Rollout Systems does not accept unsolicited resumes or profiles from recruiters or employment agencies.