Network Engineer-Engineer Level (Wireless) #166

Qualifications: Other Duties/ Responsibilities Knowledge of network management applications. Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies. Required Work Experience Engineer: GED with at least three to five years of relevant work experience; Associates with one to two years of relevant work experience, Bachelor’s with one year of relevant work experience. Desired Qualifications: Proficiency in wireless networking, including WLANs, VLANs, and PoE infrastructure. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer #166. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Qualifications: Other Duties/ Responsibilities Knowledge of network management applications. Knowledge of router protocols. Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies. Ability to oversee, monitor, and maintain network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VoIP. Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead studies, special projects, and assignments. Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different network-related application software packages. Required Work Experience Engineer: GED with at least three to five years of relevant work experience; Associates with one to two years of relevant work experience, Bachelor’s with one year of relevant work experience. Desired Qualifications: Proficiency in wireless networking, including WLANs, VLANs, and PoE infrastructure. Working knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) spectrum analysis and survey equipment. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting LAN issues. Hands-on experience with Aruba HPE wireless technologies and solutions (ArubaOS, Mobility Conductor, AirWave, and Access Points). Familiarity with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for 802.1X authentication and policy enforcement. Ability to perform physical installation tasks, including access point deployment and network cabling. Comfort working at heights, in ceiling spaces, and within active office environments. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Sedentary with no exceptional physical demands. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.