Local Area Network (LAN) Lead

The Local Area Network (LAN) Lead provides support to a specific DLA geographic region (Northeast, Central, South, and West). This position will support and provide direction to the network engineers in their assigned region. Responsibilities:

• Assist the network engineering team with equipment lifecycle planning and installation, as well as development of technical specifications for procurement of Enterprise LAN equipment.
• Coordinate with the Network Engineering team for the placement and cabling of LAN equipment within the DLA enclave.
• Development of market research for new equipment and provide recommendations to Government POC.
• Provide input on LAN designs and architecture as required.
• Perform lab testing of LAN equipment.
• Provide knowledge transfer to the Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS-LAN) government staff.
• Track assigned projects, provide regular updates to the Task Order Project Manager (TOPM) and Government POC.
• Attend meetings regarding LAN support and assigned projects.
• Task, track, monitor and report on tickets, projects, and special assignments within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure LAN network diagrams are kept up to date with all diagrams being reviewed/updated at a minimum annually.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information

Technology used: Cisco routers, Cisco switches, VLANs, inter-switch trunking, wireless access points, cabling, InfoBlox DNS, endpoint security, Operating Systems, Opentext NNMi, Cisco Catalyst Center, Axonius, Netscout Infinistream, Splunk, Network Management Servers

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• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (e.g., Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
• 5 years of LAN experience including at least 2 projects in technical task areas. At least one project must have occurred within the past 3 years.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification of Category IAT Level I or higher, Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, * Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement