Network Support Specialist NASA GSFC

Title
Network Support Specialist NASA GSFC

EOE Statement
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Description
Position: Network Support Specialist (US Citizens Only)
Federal Government Full Background Investigation Required Prior To Start and Must Be Able to Obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
PLEASE NOTE

:
Education , Technical Certifications, Employment History AND Employer References Subject to Strict Verification due to Federal Requirements
Location: Greenbelt, Maryland
Description/Responsibilities:
Anakim Consulting is seeking an

Network Support Specialist

at

NASA's

Goddard Space Flight Center . The contract provides high quality integrated communications services for secure voice, video and data solutions and services to NASA customers worldwide. This position supports ensuring that Telemetry and Command data flows for NASA's spacecraft and aeronautical missions flow smoothly.
Position Requirements
Responsibilities
Use a variety of network management and diagnostic tools for monitoring, troubleshooting communications-related problems for NASA's Mission Network known as NASCOM
Monitoring and some maintenance assistance will be required of

Cisco Routers & Switches, Junipers Routers
Operating NASA unique hardware items is also required
Candidate will support the network's operations and day-to-day activities in support of NASA missions
Working directly with other NASA centers and customers to help resolve real-time network and dataflow problems which are unique to NASA
Candidate will be involved in several activities including

the testing and implementation of new network services
Position is in the NASCOM Mission Alternate Operating Facility (MAOF), a 24X7 network operation center, that will be fully integrated with the NASCOM Operations Management Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The MAOF will

require supporting non-standard shifts, weekends and holidays .
Candidates must be able to pass both a written and practical certification test associated with the operations of the Mission Network within 180 days of hire.

Required Skills:
HighSchool Diploma and 4 years experience
Knowledge of TCP/IP technology
Knowledge of IP Addressing and subnet masking
Excellent writing and oral communications skills
Hands-on experience with standard industry products eg.

Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena
Effective communicator and able to coordinate network and customer issues with other technical sections
Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to real-time dataflow issues.
Ability to work non-standard work hours/shifts
Pleasant personality
Knowledge of Network Monitoring tools, eg.

NNMi, Specturm, MRTG, CACTI
Experience in supporting Wide Area Networking connectivity

Desired Skills:
Knowledge of normal trouble ticket processes
Knowledge and hands on experience with

data analyzers, network probes and other network diagnostic and performance measurement devices
Experience in

performing traceroutes, executing ping test
Experience in WAN protocols such

as SONET and MPLS
Experience working with Commercial Carrier service providers, e.g.,

AT&T, Verizon
Knowledgeable of transmission principals including T1, T3, DS-3 &OC-3/48;
Knowledge of serial interfaces including RS232, V.35 and RS 449 preferred.
Knowledge of Linux

Desired Certifications / Training:
Current holders of either a

CCNA, CCNP or JNCIA

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position
IT System Support Specialist NASA GSFC

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