Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer - (INE041026.1)

Cimarron•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract located at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO Key Duties: Maintain secure voice and data communications systems, equipment, and circuits for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN). Responsible for providing technical expertise and input to ensure emerging telecommunications programs reach adequate functional requirements, proper security levels, technical compatibility, and compliance with Government and industry standards. Document and report on a daily basis the status of the assigned responsibilities. Provide organization-level maintenance, scheduled, unscheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for all DRSN equipment, hardware, software/firmware, and/or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Operate all DRSN equipment, to include operation, maintenance, and administration of all DRSN hardware and software. Perform database management of the switch to include database modification, report creation, documentation, backup, and audit of files. Develop and maintain operational status reports. Perform periodic rekey of cryptographic equipment. Maintain a Master Station Log of site operations. Monitor and analyze CCSS system performance, identifying and resolving issues as needed. Update the equipment database to help ensure inventory is kept up to date. Ensure the ticketing system is kept up to date on DRSN trouble tickets for problem/resolution in order to exceed customer repair requirements. Respond to client service requests in a timely and professional manner, providing excellent customer service. Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility.
2 or more, years of directly related DRSN experience.
Experience in the technical capacity with the DRSN nodal maintenance and associated secure communications instruments (i.e. STE, vIPer, VoSIP, IST-2, TXP & DMCC).
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+).

Nice To Haves

Red Switch certificate of training, or 4 years of Red Switch experience.
Certification for Command and Control Switching Systems (CCSS) operation and Maintenance Functions [obtained from Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona].
Strong technical and hands-on experience working with the DRSN and DSS networks to include engineering, troubleshooting, developing Local Service Requests (LSRs) and Change Requests, circuit diagrams, and line button layout sheets.
Strong knowledge of encryption hardware used in the DRSN/DSS networks.
Experience supporting an operational network, tech-control environments, crypto maintenance, COMSEC, or systems administration.
Current CISSP certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain secure voice and data communications systems, equipment, and circuits for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN).
Responsible for providing technical expertise and input to ensure emerging telecommunications programs reach adequate functional requirements, proper security levels, technical compatibility, and compliance with Government and industry standards.
Document and report on a daily basis the status of the assigned responsibilities.
Provide organization-level maintenance, scheduled, unscheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for all DRSN equipment, hardware, software/firmware, and/or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Operate all DRSN equipment, to include operation, maintenance, and administration of all DRSN hardware and software.
Perform database management of the switch to include database modification, report creation, documentation, backup, and audit of files.
Develop and maintain operational status reports.
Perform periodic rekey of cryptographic equipment.
Maintain a Master Station Log of site operations.
Monitor and analyze CCSS system performance, identifying and resolving issues as needed.
Update the equipment database to help ensure inventory is kept up to date.
Ensure the ticketing system is kept up to date on DRSN trouble tickets for problem/resolution in order to exceed customer repair requirements.
Respond to client service requests in a timely and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.