DS Engineer Back Office Design

TEKsystems•Maumelle, AR

1d•$46 - $65•Remote

About The Position

TEKsystems is seeking Junior up to Senior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer, DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Senior, and DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Advisor. HOW A DS (Distribution Systems) ENGINEER Senior WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network. Primary Responsibilities: This position will perform the following duties: • Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time. • Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders • Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams. • Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base. Other tasks include: • Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects • Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting • Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks • Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload • Provides input into risk tracking process. • Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison. • Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff. • Coordinates development of deliverables and products. • Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables. • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. • Participates in special projects as required. • Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: ● Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. ● Required Experience: • For JUNIOR level: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment. • For Senior level: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment. • For ADVISOR level: 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment. Technical Skills: · Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices · Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing · Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions Skills & Abilities: · Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment. · Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations · Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively · Strong coordination and organizational skills · Excellent written and oral communication skills DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools ● Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required Top Skills Details Cabling, inventory tracking,cat5,network cabling Additional Skills & Qualifications The manager is expecting these back office roles to last upwards of 6 months or longer. Assuming that our government client continues to win task orders, they ideally would like to move these teams over to new contracts. If candidate is willing to travel, they can also use them for implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
For JUNIOR level: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
For Senior level: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
For ADVISOR level: 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices
Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions
Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
Assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
Provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.
Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects
Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting
Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
Provides input into risk tracking process.
Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Participates in special projects as required.
Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.