TAILWIND ASSOCIATES LAN INTEGRATION SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES As As the LAN Integration Specialist you'll be providing on-going support of critical LAN systems. New initiatives include a technology refresh of the Domain Name Service (DNS) and replacement of the network management software. On-going support is required to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve highly technical problems at the DES Central Office LAN, Remote Services Center, and 90 Local and Branch Offices. Critical LAN systems include: firewalls, core switches, distribution switches, content services switch that manages access to DES web servers, switches that support DES production database servers, DNS, and DHCP. Additionally, this position will be expected to coordinate troubleshooting efforts with ITS affecting ITS-provisioned WAN services. The selected contractor will be assigned to the DES Network Engineering Technical Support Team and collaborate with the Help Desk, and with systems administrators supporting mainframe computing, UNIX host platforms, and Windows server host platforms. REQUIREMENTS Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience as follows: Supporting complex, fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN's Supporting ASA firewall, VPN Concentrator, TACACS administration Supporting network management applications and protocol analysis and packet capturing tools Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience as follows: Supporting DNS/DHCP environments Supporting IP Telephony & VoIP operations on a complex data network Thorough knowledge and experience with configuring, supporting Cisco Virtual Switching System environment. Preferred Experience Cisco network certification More information about Tailwind Associates can be found at www.tailwindassoc.com Tailwind Associates is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.