Global Telecommunications Services (GTS)• Division is to provide the Department of State and Foreign Affairs community with global network services that successfully combat the challenges of network reliability, availability and cost-effectiveness. Provide a fully robust, secure and dynamic enterprise network that meets the business process requirements of the Foreign Affairs community.Network Engineer• Designs and plans network systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network systems. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, encryption devices, etc. Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.