STRMM Network Engineer

About Bering Straits Professional Services

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training, and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI). PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders, and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.

About this position: STRMM Network Engineer

Location – Aberdeen, MD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and Update Documentation
• Maintain accurate logs of configurations, incidents, and resolution paths.
• Document site terminal network architecture and update changes regularly.
• Avoid creating and enforcing desktop/network management policies and enterprise best practices.
• Maintain inventories of hardware/software versions for SATCOM systems.
• Perform Regular Check-ups
• Conduct periodic status checks and preemptive diagnostics.
• Schedule preventive maintenance activities to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Other Teams
• Interface with Helpdesk and engineering teams to resolve complex issues.
• Maintain open communication with on-site personnel and stakeholders.
• Provide Reports and Alerts
• Generate and distribute regular system performance reports.
• Monitor for alerts and initiate response procedures promptly.
• Support System Improvements
• Identify improvement opportunities for network resiliency and monitoring.
• Implement upgrades and support virtualization efforts to optimize infrastructure.
• Support and maintain centralized software repositories for STRMM/SATCOM builds.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• A+, Security+, Network+, CCNA or CCNP.
• Four (4) years in IT customer support and two (2) years experience in a military environment.
• One decade (10+) years of experience in network support, NOC operations, or infrastructure roles.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics: Active Secret Clearance, Strong experience using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar, Proven experience in troubleshooting network and connectivity issues, Working knowledge of IP networking, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, and routing protocols, In-depth understanding of networking protocols like OSPF, Multicast and Quality of Service (QoS), Experience maintaining technical documentation, Working knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) and other communication protocols, Ability and willingness to travel to OCONUS sites as required, Active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Security+, Linux(RED HAT) experience a plus, Hands-on experience with network security devices and enterprise network management systems, Understanding of STIGs, RMF, and network hardening practices.

Preferred

• Familiarity with CodeMettle or similar network/edge node monitoring platforms.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Background supporting DoD environments or military communications systems.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+
• Familiarity with remote access/VPN configurations, remote terminal systems.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
• Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

• BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

EEO Statement

• Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.