Network Engineer

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is seeking aNetwork Engineer to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) at Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton), OH. The Network Engineer will provide critical support for the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) while also contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of DSCU's LAN.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative and technical support for DSAMS to include user assistance, curriculum development, training delivery, and troubleshooting through the DSAMS Service Desk.
• Partner with instructors to ensure DSAMS content remains accurate and up to date across training courses and perform user acceptance testing.
• Monitor DSAMS system performance, identify anomalies, and recommend improvements to enhance usability.
• Configure, install, and maintain network hardware and software with accurate documentation of all installations and updates.
• Manage and monitor LAN operations to support stability, security, and performance while responding to support requests in a timely manner.
• Support the planning and design of LAN expansions and provide recommendations based on industry best practices and DSCU requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot DSCU's Video Teleconference (VTC) system to ensure reliable connectivity for meetings and events.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in network engineering or IT systems administration.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Network Admin Token in compliance with DoD 8140 requirements.
• Active Security+ certification with strong knowledge of DoD security procedures and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain LANs with experience in configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with CISCO network equipment.
• Experience with CIENA Optical Transport Network equipment.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.