Network Specialist 2 - Keesler AFB, MS with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Survey Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
• 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 to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Support network designs for each SLA classification.
• Aid in the preparation of designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Author test plans.
• Lead / supervise testing activities.
• Author testing / commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Support preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and schedule maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plans and provide role back plan.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Requires ability to support 24/7 on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is REQUIRED.
• Education: HS Diploma with 8+ years of progressive experience or Associate's Degree with 6+ years of progressive experience or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline and 2+ years of progressive 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 an 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: Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment. Must be a resourceful, self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.