Transport Network Engineer II

Minimum Clearance Required

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Transport Network Engineer II to support ongoing activities for a customer in Illinois. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret.

Network design and engineering

• Perform network management system design, develop Methods of Procedure, analysis, testing and/or modifications of architecture in support of software/hardware technical refresh and upgrades approved by the Engineering Review Board.
• Implement new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.
• Deploy network changes - monitor for any impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned, and customer reporting. 
• Recommend to manager best practices for the operation and maintenance of the network.
• Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing recommendations to determine the most efficient configuration of the network based on Engineering documents and experience. 

Provide Engineering Incident Management Escalation Support

• Perform fault isolation, analysis, and troubleshooting across various Transport platforms including SONET Optical/Fiber Transport (ODXC/MSPP), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), and cryptographic systems.
• Engage with other Engineers (Transport, IP and Unified Capabilities), vendors, and customers to determine Root Cause Analysis.
• Update ServiceNow tickets with accurate documentation
• Provide situational awareness reporting to customer and management.
• Provide accuracy in documenting the Mission Support Services (MSS) database to reflect the real time network. 
• Support Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) Activities to collect site and device data to schedule maintenance windows, coordinating dispatch of technicians, and identifying availability of site personnel. 
• Interact with Problem Coordinator and Government customer for troubleshooting and resolution of Problem Management candidate tickets.
• Interact with vendor Technical Assistance Center (TAC) personnel to gather needed data to create hardware replacement order.

Qualifications

• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
• Proficient in one or more Transport platforms: CIENA 6500, CIENA Corestream, Cisco NCS2K, CISCO MSPP 15454/15310, SYCAMORE ODXC 16K/9K, XTERA, and other ancillary equipment.
• Experience analyzing section, line, and path events on Optical networks 
• Experience with end-to-end system loopback testing and troubleshooting on Transport networks.
• Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of Optical networks.
• Experience working with service providers and/or enterprise Transport systems utilizing CISCO/CIENA devices. 
• Experience with ports and protocols for DWDM and SONET technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Equally proficient in Ciena and/or Cisco configuration, and troubleshooting, and design
• Experience with Power systems and Network Timing
• Experience with Dense Wavelength Division (DWDM) and Synchronous Optical Networks (SONET)
• Possess understanding of Physical (Layer 1) and Data Link (Layer 2) network troubleshooting.
• CIENA 6500 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• CISCO 4200 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience
• CISCO NCS2K configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• Crypto configuration, troubleshooting and design experience.
• Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.
• Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.
• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.

Required Education and Experience:

Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Secret

Additional Information:In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

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 with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. 

I2X Technologies adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. I2X Technologies reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.  

I2X Technologies participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

I2X Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with I2X Technologies, please email I2XHR@i2xisys.com.