Network Administrator

JT4 • Magna, UT

2d

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Network Administrator performs fundamental engineering tasks under the general supervision of senior-level engineers, supporting the design, development, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of communications equipment and systems. The role involves wired and wireless communications, including digital, microwave, WAN, LAN, and fiber-optic networks.

The position supports complex analog and digital voice, data, and video communications networks and equipment across a variety of transport media. It also involves assessing system health, assisting higher-level engineers with technical research, applying engineering practices to technical problems, supporting project documentation and specifications, conducting laboratory investigations, and preparing technical materials and presentations.

Work takes place in a typical office environment and in field environments that may involve environmental hazards. Travel to remote company locations is required. The work supports a Federal Government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates must be eligible for a government security clearance and a state-issued driver's license or other required licenses or certifications; the ability to obtain and maintain applicable requirements may affect continued employment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering or another technical discipline, or formal academic, vocational, or military training and at least 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and prepare or make minor modifications to standard test procedures or test-equipment work instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required for support of the Federal Government contract.
• Eligibility for a government security clearance and a state-issued driver's license or other required licenses or certifications; ability to obtain and maintain applicable requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience with software related to communications systems.
• Technical knowledge of network hardware and architecture, Internet standards, protocols, and transport methodology.
• Familiarity with industry standards and installation practices for communications facilities and towers, including power and grounding methodology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visio and/or AutoCAD is preferable.
• Strong technical skills and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies.
• Familiarity with Juniper routers and switches (EX, MX, and SRX), Nokia digital microwave, Cisco routers and switches, network diagnostic software, and cable fabrication tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, evaluation, modification, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of complex analog and digital voice, data, and video communications networks, systems, and equipment using varied transport media.
• Assess and diagnose the health of communications systems.
• Conduct research and reference reading to help higher-level engineers obtain technical information.
• Keep informed of and study currently approved communications engineering standards, codes, and procedures.
• Perform varied engineering or other highly technical tasks, including tasks that may be somewhat difficult.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems using standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects, following detailed instructions on the intent and scope of documents to be prepared.
• Generate sections of design specifications for more complex projects or complete specifications for less complex projects.
• Conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems using computer-assisted test methods.
• Assist with preparing drawings, documentation, reports, correspondence, and technical studies.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Travel to remote company locations.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance active on Day 1
• Dental insurance active on Day 1
• Vision insurance active on Day 1
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: 50% match, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree