Joint Data Network & Information Technology Field Engineer

JT4•Magna, UT

11d

About The Position

A Joint Data Network & Information Technology Field Engineer performs or leads complex field engineering assignments and perform a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of complex electronic / mechanical equipment and information technology (IT) systems and infrastructures. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements Recommend technology refresh upgrades for end-of-life systems as a technical subject matter expert Define / write function and security requirements for service delivery of command, control, computer, communication and IT systems, which could include virtual environments and associated applications Manage, design and implement command-and-control, debriefing and other associated information system infrastructure and applications Provide operation, troubleshooting and debugging support for computer operations systems, including system security, access, configuration, backups and restores Assist in incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Officer and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager Assures common engineering principles are consistently applied to internal software, hardware and multimedia inventories Researches engineering solutions to address software and hardware requirements in support of system sustainment and new system projects that handle computing, networking, video, audio and data while taking into consideration emissions and communications requirements Assists in system administration, troubleshooting and remediation of command-and-control, debriefing and other IT systems operation performance issues Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the specialty field are required for this position.
Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable performance as a senior technical contributor on complex projects or programs
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with a group or independently
High energy, multi-disciplined and professional
Experience in a variety of disciplines across electronics, computers, networks, radio frequency, datalink, video, mechanical and associated technological fields

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
Recommend technology refresh upgrades for end-of-life systems as a technical subject matter expert
Define / write function and security requirements for service delivery of command, control, computer, communication and IT systems, which could include virtual environments and associated applications
Manage, design and implement command-and-control, debriefing and other associated information system infrastructure and applications
Provide operation, troubleshooting and debugging support for computer operations systems, including system security, access, configuration, backups and restores
Assist in incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Officer and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager
Assures common engineering principles are consistently applied to internal software, hardware and multimedia inventories
Researches engineering solutions to address software and hardware requirements in support of system sustainment and new system projects that handle computing, networking, video, audio and data while taking into consideration emissions and communications requirements
Assists in system administration, troubleshooting and remediation of command-and-control, debriefing and other IT systems operation performance issues
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Perform other job-related duties, as required