Job Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD), Network Architecture and Engineering (NAE) Division provides management services and oversight of the CBP infrastructure to protect, defend and restore the confidentiality, integrity and availability of CBP mission essential data communications and applications. NAE ensures a standardized, high performance, and secure enterprise network architecture for the CBP enterprise that seamlessly integrates existing and emerging technologies. NAE, which comprise the Network Architecture Branch (NAB) and Network Engineering Branch (NEB), supports the CBP mission by delivering network architecture and network engineering services to OIT Program Directorate and Division customers and partners. Some of the key CBP technology partners consist of, but are not limited to, Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, F5, Infoblox, NetScout, Riverbed, Palo Alto, CA Technologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and Dell. CBP is actively modernizing its IT infrastructure and engaging in various initiatives to evaluate and implement emerging technologies, migrate to the cloud, support mobile platforms, and continually improve the performance, security, and availability of its network services. The CBP LAN/MAN/WAN network comprises over 1200 field sites (CONUS and OCONUS) and 3 enterprise data centers with on-prem and cloud presence.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Working with an enterprise network architecture and engineering team supporting our Federal customer, the Professional Monitoring Tools Engineer provides network engineering support and guidance into projects and application architecture. The Professional Monitoring Tools Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, test, and implementation of customer selected network monitoring tools and infrastructure leveraging the current network environment to facilitate the monitoring and situational awareness of the health of the network. Responsible for the support of the development of the Technical Requirements Document and a Detailed Design Document (DDD) for the network architecture, consistent with the associated Functional Requirements Document and DDD, before transitioning to Operations. Responsibility includes the support of all updates to all documents when there is change in the network design and/or technologies and collaborating with all stakeholders to test all related systems and application migration processes to verify that the systems meet requirements and can host applications with no degradation to performance or security. This engineer is responsible for the preparation of test reports and Implementation Plans for each change impacting the network environment.

Position Roles and Responsibilities:

• Experience integrating various monitoring tools with existing infrastructure
• Lead efforts in research and testing of new tools as selected by the client
• Write reports and documentation on test results and/or Proof of Concept outcomes
• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, company management and departmental clients. Assists in internal training programs
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
At least 10 years of hands-on experience in Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Operational Support and cloud engineering experience of Medium to Large enterprise network environments:

• NetScout nGeniusPulse
• HPNA
• Forward Networks
• Akamai
• Stealthwatch
• SteelCentral
• Experience with Cloud Identity and Access Management
• Experience deploying and managing virtual servers in the Cloud
• Experience with Cloud based monitoring solutions

Physical Demands: The physical demands of the job include bending, crawling, sitting, lifting 50lbs at most

Position Details: 

• Pay Rate / Range:$50.00-65.00 an hour

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. 

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  2. Weekly Direct Deposit
  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  4. 401(k) with match
  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  8. BB&T @ Work Program

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