Network/System Engineer

The Network System Engineer is responsible for providing designs and integrating new technologies into communications and network infrastructures while transitioning and migrating networks and developing network addressing schemes. The engineer serves as a senior technical expert for all supported networks, identifying mission hardware and support solutions while ensuring efficient delivery of contract capabilities.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following requirements regardless of level:

• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance at the time of proposal submission and be able to attain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access by the issuance of the contract.

• Must be willing to undergo and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI Poly).

• Must obtain/retain a government background investigation commensurate with position requirements.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must possess a CCNP Routing and Switching certification

• Must possess strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with military personnel, leadership, and technical teams.

Network/Systems Engineer II requirements:

• Must possess one of the following IAT Level II certifications: GSEC, or Security +CE, or SSCP, or CCNA Security.

• Must possess one of the following certifications: CCNA or CCENT with five (5) years of experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting networks.

Network/Systems Engineer III Requirements:

• Must possess one of the following IAT Level III certifications: CISA, or CISSP, or CASP, or GCIH, or GCED.

• Must possess one of the following certifications: CCNP or CCNA with eight (8) years of experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting networks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs administration duties for local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), including routers, switches, hubs, gateways, access points, and firewalls.

• Isolates and resolves complex hardware and software problems involving applications, operating systems, or communications infrastructure.

• Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering projects, acting as the lead in defining and executing systems engineering activities.

• Provides comprehensive definition of system development, from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance.

• Responsible for the installation, de-installation, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and supporting infrastructure, including fiber optic transport equipment and cable plants.

• Updates system hardware to ensure currency as defined by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), industry best practices, and Federal/DoD mandates.

• Reports to management on the progress of hardware upgrades or changes and recommends improvements to communications infrastructure.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Network Systems Engineer II:

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in Network Engineering and CISCO implementation.

Experience must include work with CISCO devices (layer 2 and 3 switching), various routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, and LISP), UCS, DWDM, and data center platforms.

Network Systems Engineer III:

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and a minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in Network Engineering and CISCO implementation.

Experience must include work with CISCO devices (layer 2 and 3 switching), various routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, and LISP), UCS, DWDM, and data center platforms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).