Job Description
Position Overview
The Department of Technology Services is seeking a Network Engineer I to provide technical and field support for network infrastructure projects associated with the County's Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This position will work alongside Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers to assist with the deployment, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of network infrastructure across County facilities.
The role is intended to provide additional implementation capacity for concurrent infrastructure modernization projects, with an emphasis on the County's UPS Refresh and Wireless Access Point Refresh initiatives. This is a hands-on technical position involving work at multiple County facilities as well as equipment staging, installation, testing, basic troubleshooting, and documentation.
Primary Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure Support
" Assist Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers with network infrastructure deployment and refresh activities.
" Assist with the staging, installation, replacement, and testing of network equipment.
" Install and replace wireless access points, UPS systems, and associated network components.
" Perform pre-installation checks and post-installation connectivity testing.
" Assist engineers with network changes and equipment migrations.
" Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to Network Engineers or Senior Network Engineers.
" Assist with equipment inventory, staging, labeling, and deployment preparation.
UPS Refresh
" Support the replacement of network UPS systems at County network locations.
" Conduct or assist with site surveys to validate rack space, mounting requirements, electrical connections, equipment access, and installation readiness.
" Assist with staging, transportation, installation, cabling, configuration, labeling, testing, and documentation of replacement UPS equipment.
" Verify network equipment operation following UPS replacement.
" Coordinate activities with Network Engineers, County staff, facilities personnel, electricians, and other project resources as directed.
" Document installed equipment and update project records following completion.
Wireless Access Point Refresh
" Assist Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers with wireless access point replacement activities at County facilities.
" Assist with site preparation and validation prior to equipment replacement.
" Install and replace wireless access points.
" Verify cabling, switch connectivity, and equipment status.
" Assist with access point provisioning and deployment under the direction of Network Engineers.
" Perform basic connectivity testing following installation.
" Troubleshoot basic physical connectivity and deployment issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
" Label and document newly installed equipment.
" Update equipment inventory and project documentation following installation.
Documentation and Project Support
" Maintain accurate installation and implementation records
" Update equipment inventories, asset information, network documentation, and project records as assigned.
" Update NetBox and other DTS technical documentation repositories.
" Record equipment serial numbers, asset tags, locations, connections, and installation status.
" Maintain project checklists and provide status updates to Network Engineers and project leads.
" Identify site conditions, dependencies, or technical issues that could affect project implementation.
" Follow DTS network standards, naming conventions, documentation practices, and change-management processes.
Minimum Qualifications
" Experience supporting or working with enterprise network infrastructure.
" Basic understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, DHCP, DNS, and network connectivity.
" Experience installing, replacing, or troubleshooting network or IT equipment.
" Familiarity with enterprise wireless networks.
" Ability to perform basic Layer 1 and Layer 2 network troubleshooting.
" Ability to use common network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
" Ability to read and follow network diagrams, equipment installation instructions, cable information, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
" Ability to accurately document installed equipment and completed work.
" Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple projects.
" Ability to communicate and work effectively with Network Engineers, project managers, vendors, contractors, facilities personnel, and other technical staff.
" Ability to perform hands-on work at network and telecommunications locations throughout County facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following is desirable:
" Cisco switching and routing platforms.
" Aruba wireless infrastructure.
" Arista wireless infrastructure.
" Enterprise UPS infrastructure, particularly Vertiv systems.
" NetBox or a similar DCIM/IPAM platform.
" Network monitoring and management tools.
" Copper and fiber-optic network cabling.
" Enterprise network equipment staging and deployment.
" Infrastructure refresh or lifecycle replacement projects.
Desired Technical Skills
The successful candidate should have foundational knowledge or experience with tasks such as:
" Verifying physical network connectivity and link status.
" Troubleshooting basic copper and fiber connectivity.
" Identifying basic VLAN or switch-port connectivity issues.
" Validating IP addressing and network connectivity.
" Performing basic wireless connectivity troubleshooting.
" Collecting logs and diagnostic information for escalation to Network Engineers.
" Installing equipment in racks and telecommunications spaces.
" Tracing and labeling network connections.
" Maintaining accurate network and equipment documentation.
Work Environment
This position combines office-based technical work with hands-on field work at County facilities. The individual should be comfortable traveling between County locations and working in telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and other network infrastructure spaces. Some project activities may need to be performed around established maintenance windows or facility operating schedules.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level or early-career network professional with a solid technical foundation who is interested in developing hands-on enterprise networking experience. The individual should be comfortable working under the direction of Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers while independently completing assigned installation, testing, documentation, and basic troubleshooting tasks. Success in this role will require attention to detail, strong documentation habits, good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to reliably execute assigned project work across multiple County facilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Department of Technology Services is seeking a Network Engineer I to provide technical and field support for network infrastructure projects associated with the County's Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This position will work alongside Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers to assist with the deployment, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of network infrastructure across County facilities.
The role is intended to provide additional implementation capacity for concurrent infrastructure modernization projects, with an emphasis on the County's UPS Refresh and Wireless Access Point Refresh initiatives. This is a hands-on technical position involving work at multiple County facilities as well as equipment staging, installation, testing, basic troubleshooting, and documentation.
Primary Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure Support
" Assist Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers with network infrastructure deployment and refresh activities.
" Assist with the staging, installation, replacement, and testing of network equipment.
" Install and replace wireless access points, UPS systems, and associated network components.
" Perform pre-installation checks and post-installation connectivity testing.
" Assist engineers with network changes and equipment migrations.
" Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to Network Engineers or Senior Network Engineers.
" Assist with equipment inventory, staging, labeling, and deployment preparation.
UPS Refresh
" Support the replacement of network UPS systems at County network locations.
" Conduct or assist with site surveys to validate rack space, mounting requirements, electrical connections, equipment access, and installation readiness.
" Assist with staging, transportation, installation, cabling, configuration, labeling, testing, and documentation of replacement UPS equipment.
" Verify network equipment operation following UPS replacement.
" Coordinate activities with Network Engineers, County staff, facilities personnel, electricians, and other project resources as directed.
" Document installed equipment and update project records following completion.
Wireless Access Point Refresh
" Assist Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers with wireless access point replacement activities at County facilities.
" Assist with site preparation and validation prior to equipment replacement.
" Install and replace wireless access points.
" Verify cabling, switch connectivity, and equipment status.
" Assist with access point provisioning and deployment under the direction of Network Engineers.
" Perform basic connectivity testing following installation.
" Troubleshoot basic physical connectivity and deployment issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
" Label and document newly installed equipment.
" Update equipment inventory and project documentation following installation.
Documentation and Project Support
" Maintain accurate installation and implementation records
" Update equipment inventories, asset information, network documentation, and project records as assigned.
" Update NetBox and other DTS technical documentation repositories.
" Record equipment serial numbers, asset tags, locations, connections, and installation status.
" Maintain project checklists and provide status updates to Network Engineers and project leads.
" Identify site conditions, dependencies, or technical issues that could affect project implementation.
" Follow DTS network standards, naming conventions, documentation practices, and change-management processes.
Minimum Qualifications
" Experience supporting or working with enterprise network infrastructure.
" Basic understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, DHCP, DNS, and network connectivity.
" Experience installing, replacing, or troubleshooting network or IT equipment.
" Familiarity with enterprise wireless networks.
" Ability to perform basic Layer 1 and Layer 2 network troubleshooting.
" Ability to use common network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
" Ability to read and follow network diagrams, equipment installation instructions, cable information, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
" Ability to accurately document installed equipment and completed work.
" Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple projects.
" Ability to communicate and work effectively with Network Engineers, project managers, vendors, contractors, facilities personnel, and other technical staff.
" Ability to perform hands-on work at network and telecommunications locations throughout County facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following is desirable:
" Cisco switching and routing platforms.
" Aruba wireless infrastructure.
" Arista wireless infrastructure.
" Enterprise UPS infrastructure, particularly Vertiv systems.
" NetBox or a similar DCIM/IPAM platform.
" Network monitoring and management tools.
" Copper and fiber-optic network cabling.
" Enterprise network equipment staging and deployment.
" Infrastructure refresh or lifecycle replacement projects.
Desired Technical Skills
The successful candidate should have foundational knowledge or experience with tasks such as:
" Verifying physical network connectivity and link status.
" Troubleshooting basic copper and fiber connectivity.
" Identifying basic VLAN or switch-port connectivity issues.
" Validating IP addressing and network connectivity.
" Performing basic wireless connectivity troubleshooting.
" Collecting logs and diagnostic information for escalation to Network Engineers.
" Installing equipment in racks and telecommunications spaces.
" Tracing and labeling network connections.
" Maintaining accurate network and equipment documentation.
Work Environment
This position combines office-based technical work with hands-on field work at County facilities. The individual should be comfortable traveling between County locations and working in telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and other network infrastructure spaces. Some project activities may need to be performed around established maintenance windows or facility operating schedules.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level or early-career network professional with a solid technical foundation who is interested in developing hands-on enterprise networking experience. The individual should be comfortable working under the direction of Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers while independently completing assigned installation, testing, documentation, and basic troubleshooting tasks. Success in this role will require attention to detail, strong documentation habits, good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to reliably execute assigned project work across multiple County facilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.tscti.com/careers-0 |
About Company
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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