Network Engineer III

Dexian Government Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer III to support our EPA BSMD proposal effort. This position serves as the Service Area Lead for Data Telecommunications Support, overseeing site-local connectivity, structured cabling, carrier coordination, and explicitly delegated Cisco device administration.

The Network Engineer III provides technical leadership, resolves complex connectivity issues, maintains accurate infrastructure documentation, and coordinates service delivery with Government stakeholders, Technical Account Managers, carriers, and the MAINES enterprise network team. Work focuses on physical-layer infrastructure and authorized local devices, with enterprise network changes coordinated through MAINES. Plant-level power systems are supported under Facility Control Systems.

Job Duties

• Lead the Data Telecommunications service area, coordinate dependencies across technical teams, and support service coverage, knowledge sharing, and cross-training.
• Install, terminate, patch, label, dress, and maintain copper and fiber cabling in accordance with applicable agency standards.
• Perform certified cable testing using tools such as Fluke testers and optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs); submit test results for Government acceptance.
• Maintain cable-plant records, rack elevations, patch-panel maps, port assignments, circuit inventories, and as-built drawings.
• Execute physical moves, adds, and changes, including jack activation through patching, equipment staging in approved racks, and end-to-end pathway validation.
• Troubleshoot local connectivity issues by testing cable and pathways, validating endpoint power and link status, and isolating faults to wiring, patching, or carrier demarcation points.
• Evaluate hardware and software suitable for large, complex networks.
• Test and implement interface programs.
• Manage network performance, including monitoring, analysis, and escalation of performance degradation.
• Develop network security procedures.
• Maintain fault-tolerant systems and manage system and configuration backups.
• Open, update, and track incidents and service requests in the IT service management (ITSM) system; coordinate escalation and verify service restoration.
• Coordinate circuit orders, installations, turn-ups, maintenance, repairs, and service acceptance testing with carriers and on-site stakeholders; validate performance following carrier repairs.
• Administer explicitly delegated site-local Cisco IOS devices using accounts restricted to privilege level 12 and Government-approved procedures.
• Perform authorized diagnostics, interface status checks, port enablement or disablement, port description updates, error-counter reviews, and application of preapproved interface templates.
• Coordinate enterprise-managed network activities and higher-privilege changes with MAINES, including routing, ACL, QoS, VLAN, spanning-tree, firmware, and device reload activities.
• Use approved authentication, authorization, and accounting controls, encrypted management protocols, and session logging; retain required post-change evidence.
• Perform and document monthly functional tests of in-scope rack-mounted UPS units; include results in monthly reporting and coordinate failed-battery disposal with the designated hazardous materials contact.
• Prepare and execute approved changes within established maintenance windows, including tested back-out plans and post-implementation reviews when required.
• Maintain runbooks, standard configurations, test artifacts, acceptance records, and other knowledge materials in the designated Government-accessible repository.
• Recommend improvements to labeling, cable management, field pre-terminated trunks and managed patch-cord lengths, patch-field housekeeping, physical security, and cable-plant capacity.
• Conduct periodic cable-plant audits and recommend remediation of abandoned or underperforming cabling.
• Analyze cabling test results, carrier performance data, and ITSM records to identify trends and recommend corrective action or escalation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications.
• Relevant network engineering or data telecommunications experience installing and maintaining complex networks that link numerous computing platforms, operating systems, and network topologies across widely dispersed geographic areas; the labor category identifies 4-6 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with structured copper and fiber cabling, installation, termination, patching, labeling, and testing.
• Experience troubleshooting physical network connectivity, endpoint links, carrier circuits, and telecommunications pathways.
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS diagnostics, interface administration, and role-based privilege restrictions.
• Experience maintaining network infrastructure inventories, technical diagrams, runbooks, and change documentation.
• Experience developing network security procedures, maintaining fault-tolerant systems, managing system and configuration backups, and working with infrastructure from multiple vendors.
• Certification as a network engineer (for example, CCNA or higher); the labor category indicates certification is typically required.
• Ability to coordinate technical work across service areas, enterprise providers, carriers, and Government stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical activities, exercise independent judgment, and resolve complex problems with minimal disruption to mission operations.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and customer service skills.

Public Trust Requirement:

Tier 4 Public Trust (High Risk/Sensitive) is required to Start.

Company Description

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

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This role requires customer approval, suitability to hold a public trust and successful completion of a preemployment background screening.