Network Operations Center Analyst ManTech Advanced Systems

Serve as a Network specialist responsible for managing, monitoring and troubleshooting the classified and non-classified IP and Transport Networks consisting of Cisco and Juniper routers, Optical cross-connect platforms, Multi service provisioning platforms, IP and ATM switches, fiber/copper connectivity, Sun workstations, and miscellaneous network equipment.

Responsibilities/Requirements :
– Troubleshoot and restore to service components of the IP and Transport Network.
– Familiar performing within a fixed price, performance-based environment where performance is based on pre-determined Service Level Agreement’s (SLA’s) or Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALP’s).
– Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation- Interface with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations.
– Maintains logs and records associated with reported problems or situations within their realm of
responsibility.
– Performs fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment functions to include: determination and execution of corrective action(s) on a real-time basis.
– Follow escalation policy
– Monitor security posture of the IP Network and report any suspected violations to designated authority
– This includes performing pro-active monitoring of network element alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation or failure.
– Executes all reporting functions and data input associated with network management.
– Performs operator level maintenance on all components/assets associated with network
– Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Junos certification desired
– Must be knowledgeable on the following Network Management Systems: Remedy, HP OpenView, Silvx, Cisco Prime Optical, Netcool, INMS and associated assets.
– Familiar with network encryption devices to include SafeNet NSA Type I and Type III. Experience in one or more of the following Crypto devices: KG-340, KG-175A/D, KIV-7, KIV-19.

Certifications:
– Security+ ce (DoD 8570 IAT Level II; MANDATORY)
– Cisco Certifications (desired)
– Juniper Certifications (desired)

Security Clearance : Possession of an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance is required to begin employment; Must meet Top Secret eligibility; US Citizenship is required.

Work schedule:  Full time; 40 hrs/week; Shiftwork

Work location:  Scott AFB, IL  (O’Fallon, IL)

HR POC:  Mark Aschenbach, mark.aschenbach@mantech.com , (703) 488-2073 .