Network Specialist 4 - Altus AFB, OK 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.
• Support network designs for each SLA classification.
• Assist in preparing design documents for small projects and large programs.
• Prepare narrative design documents, systems designs, subsystem designs (CAD/Panels/Layouts/Wiring/Hardware/Communications).
• Write 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.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.

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 relevant to business operations.
• Assist 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.
• Research available technologies and products as needed by Operations or Project managers.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required for access to classified information; DoD Secret clearance required.
• Education: High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience, Associates with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience, or Master's Degree with 5+ years experience.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of ITIL concepts, security issues, network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, ability to design 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 stakeholders.
• Behavioral Skills: Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment, resourcefulness, flexibility, proactivity, solution orientation, and customer orientation.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team focused on enhancing customer outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business supported by an industry-leading firm with 75 years of experience.
• Investment in skills and expertise through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity for manipulating objects with fingers.
• Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speaking to communicate information and ideas.
• Reading and understanding information and ideas presented in writing.
• Applying general rules to specific problems.
• Identifying and understanding the speech of others.