Tactical Network Engineer - Fort Polk

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer III to join our dynamic team. This role is essential for the design, integration, and maintenance of tactical and strategic communication networks that support military operations.

Responsibilities

• Network Design & Installation: Design, plan, install, integrate, and maintain backbone core-area tactical and strategic communications networks, including elements of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG).
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather requirements from Operational Need Statements and Capability Production Documents (CPD) for Army tactical communications systems, translating these into standards-based, cost-efficient technical solutions.
• Architecture Development: Develop network architecture for adjacent, higher, and lower units, as well as for allied nations, other government agencies, and commercial service interfaces.
• Engineering & Integration: Lead the engineering design, development, integration, installation, operation, and maintenance of the WIN-T network. Support the integration of Data/Voice/Video/Telephony within the Tactical Network.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain technical documentation, assist in the development of technical requirements, specifications, plans, and reports. Conduct independent assessments and provide systems engineering support.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support in PM TN equipment labs and develop network configurations and products. Assist with technology insertion testing related to emerging PM TN Networks requirements and capabilities.
• Virtualization & Storage Technologies: Leverage knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies from vendors such as VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and others.
• Cisco Systems Expertise: Utilize Cisco IOS and NXOS, Cisco ISE, Cisco UCS Networking and Configuration, and Cisco ASA. Apply routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, RIP, and EIGRP, with proficiency in multicast, LANs, and VLANs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field.
• A minimum of six (6) years of related tactical network engineering experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted with an additional five (5) years of related experience performing tactical network engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of tactical network engineering experience in a military or similar environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in network design and integration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP or similar) are preferred.

Benefits

JANUS Research Group offers an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

75% travel.