Network Specialist 4 - Sheppard AFB, TX 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.
• Support design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Aid 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 technical reviews of designs.
• Author test plans, leads / supervises testing activities, author testing / commissioning procedures, prepare test reports, 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 schedule maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plans and provide role back plans.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

System Analysis and Reporting

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshooting of 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 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 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.

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; DoD Secret clearance is REQUIRED.
• Requirements: High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or 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 (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

• 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.

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

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.