Overview

Senior Network Services Engineer

LOCATION: Hill AFB, UT

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Services Engineer  to support the Advanced Training Capabilities Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah.  WNR functions as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment experts, providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems, including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot-level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.

 

The Contractor shall provide Network Services Engineering support to perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system network engineering to the full spectrum acquisition process with a focus on mission applications. The Contractor shall support the development, acquisition, and accreditation efforts. The Contractor shall collect network topology information, device configurations, and cabling/infrastructure information; identifying technical requirements gaps and assisting project managers in the development of acquisitions documents; evaluating/analyzing network designs for compliance with project and cyber security requirements; performing on-site cyber security fielding verifications; advising program managers on future technologies of systems/networks; identifying/recommending replacement for equipment obsolescence issues and designing/ engineering/testing network baselines to meet current/future IA/cyber security requirements to including wired and wireless technologies, networking performance both wired and wireless, and system capabilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoDMust be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoDTechnical skillsITW/AA C2 mission expertise and be capable of applying and conveying that knowledge to other mission areasLinux Red Hat and Linux security hardening experience, and Cisco Network design experience is desiredVirtualization (Vcenter, Vsphere, VMWare)Link-16 NetworksAir Force Training Range Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct reviews on the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specificationsPrepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principlesPerform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications from sensor/source through C2 node(s) to end usersProvide system engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day to day through scintillation). Functions in this area may include, but are not limited to:Analyzing and recommending network requirementsRecommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructureAnalyzing network workloadMonitoring network capacity and performanceDiagnosing and resolving network problemsRecommending network backup and recovery proceduresInstalling, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network servicesSupporting implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with the Government and prime contractors.Supporting and advising on the development of service-oriented architectures for software developmentProvide life cycle network engineering support required for sustainment effortsAble to understand, explain, troubleshoot, and configure networks, and network security technologies (Virtual Private Networks, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Generic Routing Encapsulation, Internet Protocol Security, Media Access Control Security/Cisco TrustSec, access lists, traffic flows, Layer 2/Layer 3 separations, fragmentation), performance parameters (Quality of  Service, load-balance, multi- chassis ether channel, state-full switchover, non-stop routing, non-stop forwarding, graceful restarts, Maximum Transmission Unit, policing) and networking protocols (Unicast/Multicast, Border Gateway Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Intermediate System to Intermediate System, Open Shortest Path First, Real-time Transport Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol, Multiprotocol Label  Switching, Label  Distribution Protocol,  Voice  over  Internet Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol)Experience in IT networking (i.e. routing, switching, firewalls, voice and security technologies)Able to analyze/evaluate/design network topologies and device configurations to ensure compliance with written requirements, best practice deployment guides, throughput, latency, security, and industry best practices, as well as articulate technical issues and solutions to the program management teamCreating updating, and maintaining network design diagrams in Microsoft Visio, including very specific implementation details including cables, ports, and buildings.Understanding/documenting all contractor network failure identification and recovery proceduresNetwork monitoringDeveloping repeatable methods to test network pathways for per-performance status and failure identificationCollecting and analyzing network operational data to estimate availability and mean time to recovery factors in existing network pathwaysCollecting and maintaining information on each network pathway's service level agreements and POCsProviding general oversight for the acquisition and configuration of a network management system across all communication pathwaysUnderstanding High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) technology and direct the acquisition, configuration, and preparation of a HAIPE remote management systemUnderstanding security boundary designs, including but not limited to Cross Domain Solutions conceptsFacilitating Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) engineering to implement communications pathways using new DISA Commercial Ethernet Gateway architecturesAssisting in acquisition of DISA point-to-point circuits.Visualizing where infrastructure is lacking and what needs to be upgraded/replaced and assisting in troubleshooting issues in a systematic order when the network is in operational mode  

 

What We Offer

Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingCompetitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

 

Who We Are

 

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

 

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. 

 

Be the Difference 

 

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

 

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

 

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

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