Network Engineer 2 - Keesler AFB, MS with Security Clearance

Job Summary

Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

Design

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement.
• Aid senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues.
• Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
• Prepare design documents for small projects and support large programs.
• Assist senior engineers in preparing designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC, and conduct technical reviews of designs.
• Author test plans, leads/supervises testing activities, author testing/commissioning procedures, prepare test reports, and commission deployed systems.
• Generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Perform complete system integration tests.

Service & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades), including security updates, performance upgrades, and scheduled maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plans and provide rollback plans.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Support hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

System Analysis and Reporting

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshoot network operations.
• Employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Aid team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interpret and analyze results against established benchmarks and goals.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Complete project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to team and related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Perform research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.

Managerial

• Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for projects.
• Aid senior engineers in preparing bids and proposals, including cost estimates and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish Company project planning (PKOM's and gate checks).
• Collaborate with other disciplines to define work/interfaces.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 2+ years of experience; Master's degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 0+ years of experience.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts; Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions; Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services; Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills; Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients, and other network/system stakeholders; Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
• Behavioral Skills: Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment; Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.

Preferred Experience

• Reading network and connectivity schematics and plans;
• Network system startup, configuration, and calibration;
• Testing and troubleshooting;
• Use of basic electrical and machinist hand tools;
• Use of testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool);
• Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platforms, such as: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista;
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc);
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time;
• Sitting for extended periods of time;
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction;
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard;
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences;
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand;
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing;
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense;
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.