IT Systems Engineer II - Federal (AP2)
Herndon, VA

Job Description

CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) at http://www.centurylink.com is a global communications and IT services company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network. Visit CenturyLink at http://www.centurylink.com/ for more information.

Job Description

* IOS upgrades on a global enterprise network in response to security vulnerabilities, bugs, feature upgrades and more


* Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability Maintains network hardware and software


* Proactively identify risks in the network and develop a plan to mitigate them


* Provides support of numerous business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video)



Qualifications

* Active TS/SCI with Poly Required


* BS degree in a computer or system science discipline from an accredited college or university and three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, training and certifications


* Must have hands on troubleshooting and fault isolation of IT business systems


* Strong understanding of the OSI model and configuration of routing protocols such as: EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, BGP, LDP



Desired Requirements

Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS, or JNCIE, ITIL Foundations, and/or CISSP

Alternate Location: US-Virginia-McLean

Requisition # : 210497

This job may require successful completion of an online assessment. A brief description of the assessments can be viewed on our website at http://find.centurylink.jobs/testguides/

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.