Network Specialist 4 - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL with Security Clearance

About the role

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 designing small projects and supporting 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, prepares testing/commissioning procedures, and writes test reports.
• 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.
• Create 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.
• Support a 24/7 on-call schedule.

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.
• 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 the Operations or Project managers.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience in installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of electronic security systems, or an Associates degree with 10+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• A DoD Secret clearance is required.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of ITIL concepts.
• 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 of their area of expertise.

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
• Resourceful, self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented mindset.

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 over 75 years of experience.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and 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.
• Have finger dexterity for manipulating objects with fingers.
• 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.