Network Specialist 3 (Tech Specialist 3) - Charleston, SC

About the role

As part of the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Survey reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management; conduct surveys, inspections, tours of client sites as required.
• Design, install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements.
• Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Develop network designs for each SLA classification; originate design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assist senior engineers in preparation of designs, including narrative design documents, system designs, subsystem designs (CAD/panels/layouts/wiring/hardware/communications).
• Prepare specifications; perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs; comment resolution.
• Testing & Commission: review/approve test plans (safety/risk/manufacturability); 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; design and perform complete system integration test.
• Service & Maintenance: troubleshoot and debug complex network problems, recommend operational efficiency improvements; perform preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and scheduled maintenance; originate and submit maintenance plan and provide rollback plan; serve as backup for team members during paid time off; perform hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems; support a 24/7 on-call schedule.
• System Analysis & Reporting: document crucial working procedures and troubleshooting of network operations; employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations; assist team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues; interpret and analyze results versus established benchmarks and goals; work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks; complete project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines; contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output; perform research on available technologies and products as needed by operations or project managers.

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; Active DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline and 5+ years of progressive experience.
• 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, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.
• Abilities: Exposure to computer screens for extended periods; sitting for extended periods; reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers (e.g., using a keyboard); listen to and understand spoken information; communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; read and understand written information; apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers; identify and understand speech of another person.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Understanding of ITIL concepts; understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions; knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services; knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture and analytical/problem solving skills.
• 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).
• Tools/Software: Ticketing and monitoring toolsets; knowledge of one or more IT/Network platform such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista; standard network software (Visio,