GSA Federal Supply Schedule

IT Labor Category Descriptions - Network Engineer III

Experience:

5 years experience in designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining small to large scale networks including both LAN and WAN. Participates in major network and systems integration projects as well as designing and implementing network management systems, information systems security, and network cable plant infrastructure. Experience in implementing and integrating office automation products and applications. May act as a Lead Network Engineer.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, or business management discipline from an accredited college or university and a vendor certification such as Microsoft CSE, Cisco CCIE, Novell CNE, RCCD, etc.

Functional Responsibility:

Performs a variety of network engineering tasks, either independently or under supervision, which focuses on the design, integration, and implementation of LAN and/or WAN including hardware, software and support facilities and/or equipment. May supervise a team of Network Engineers in designing complex network architectures from inception through project completion. Performs design, installation, troubleshooting, and support of LAN/MAN/WAN hardware, software and applications. Installs and configures hardware such as routers, switches, hubs and network monitoring devices. Responsible for designing, implementating, and maintaining cable plants and architecture, communications transmission lines and all other attached devices. Analyzes Ethernet protocol packets and provide reports and recommendations on traffic analysis. Provides technical support to end users. Acts as point of contact for client needs. May perform other duties as assigned.