Field Communications Network Engineer

Role Overview

• Works as an Operations-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures
• Provides COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations, which includes managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing/replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Government KOAMs and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC
• Documents work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site documentation
• Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design and Configuration Teams
• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures
• Interfaces with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral
• Supports network configuration/asset management activities, manages configuration drift, and accurately creates or modifies network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment
• Supports Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance)
• Coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders
• Performs monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identifies potential issues before they impact users; recommends and/or applies corrective actions to mitigate network issues

Requirements

• BA/BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS/MBA with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager
• Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements
• DoD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements
• Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+ (See DoD 8570.01-M Appendix 3 for valid certifications)
• Must possess Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification (i.e. Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, etc…)
• Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel
• 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues
• 5+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices
• Customer service experience

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• Switching
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement