Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer

KaylaTek•Arlington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KaylaTek is seeking a Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer to support the AFNCR IT Services program within the National Military Command Center (NMCC) at the Pentagon. This role is critical for providing essential information systems support for various high-level government entities including Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The position operates in a demanding environment where support for senior leaders and national defense missions is paramount. The engineer will be the subject matter expert for all engineering and maintenance of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and its associated telecommunication systems within the National Capital Region, requiring deep technical understanding and broad specialty knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of related experience, training, and/or certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Must currently possess an active Security+ CE certification.
Must currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
Hands-on experience conducting IT communications equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Must be able to work the dedicated overnight shift and be available for rotating schedules or standby as required to provide 24/7 coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned by the DRSN management team to support evolving operational and mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Extensive, direct experience with the Defense Red Switch Network in a command center environment is highly desired.
A strong background in one or more of the following areas: Cryptographic Systems, Tech Control, C4I Systems, or Nuclear Command and Control (NC2).
Knowledge of developing, testing, and implementing communications operations contingency, exercise, and restoration plans.
Experience in circuit restoration, fault isolation, quality control testing, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and status reporting.
Experience working with testing equipment such as Tone Generators, VoIP testers, Scopes, BERT (Bit Error Rate Testers), and Multimeters.
Experience conducting Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), advanced troubleshooting, and remove/replace procedures for system components.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance of the DRSN and its sub-systems for continuous, 24/7 operations within the Pentagon, National Military Command Center (NMCC), and other secure locations in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Perform all COMSEC responsibilities for the DRSN, including the operation and maintenance of associated cryptographic devices and their configurations.
Support DRSN switch operation and administration, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault isolation, and service restoration.
Conduct network planning and engineering for the DRSN, including new circuit installations, modifications, and deactivations.
Provide technical and operational support to DRSN end-users, network expansions, and modernization of the telecommunications backbone supporting the switch.
Provide problem resolution for all hardware and software elements of the data communication circuits that support the DRSN.
Provide outage and restoration information as required, including estimated restoration times.
Ensure the availability of DRSN circuits in coordination with other work centers.
Perform status updates and continuous circuit monitoring as required.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes work environment.