Senior Network Engineer

  • ADV000ABN
  • On Site
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Full time
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

Looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at the Johnson Space Center in a fast-paced testing environment. Candidate will work closely with the System Administrators and end users and must be intimately familiar with both Cisco Networking equipment and Juniper Firewalls. Our network infrastructure consists of switches, routers and firewalls distributed across multiple buildings across the JSC campus, as well as offsite. Beyond technical skills, the candidate must have good interpersonal skills in interacting with other stakeholders and to embrace the safety culture underlying the testing mission in support of the cutting edge Space programs.

The Senior Network Engineer will:

  • Support on-going Engineering testing and Project needs
  • Network Design and Implementation
  • Network configuration Management
  • Network Operations
  • Network Topology documentation and Asset Management
  • Capture All applicable document on the EA Asset Inventory Database (AIM)Ensure Compliance with NASA standards
  • Produce required reports for management


Requisition Qualifications:



    This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

    • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area or experience in the field.
    • Bachelors degree with experience managing a complex Network
    • Possess a good understanding of LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLAN, and Ethernet.
    • Full understanding of the 7-layers of the OSI model, their functions and purpose.
    • Extensive knowledge of network device types and their use cases
    • Understanding of different media types, such as UTP, Coaxial, Fiber Optic
    • Familiarity with various network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS.
    • Proficient in installing and configuring Windows 10 and TCP/IP protocol
    • Proficiency in creating scripts or programs to automate tasks
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Good organizational skills.


    Requisition Preferences:

    • Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
    • Experience in ServiceNow or any other workflow automation platforms
    • Windows Server Update Services
    • CCNA or CCNP certification
    • JNCIA certification
    • Experience with Microsoft Office


    Why Join Our Team?

    In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

    • Excellent personal and professional career growth
    • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
    • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
    • Much, much more!


    For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

    • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
    • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
    • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.


    Essential Functions

    Work Environment

    Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

    Physical Requirements

    Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

    Equipment and Machines

    Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

    Attendance

    Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

    Other Essential Functions

    Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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