Network Engineer 2 - Keesler AFB, MS

M.C. Dean, Inc•Biloxi, MS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. They design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, their capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, guided by core values of agility, expertise, and trust, and is committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. They are seeking a Network Engineer 2 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of SES, this role will contribute to a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers across high-growth markets. This specific position supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center.

Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 2+ years of experience
Master's degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 0+ years of experience
Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture an analytical/problem solving skills.
Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
Network system startup, configuration, and calibration
Testing and troubleshooting
Use of basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Use of testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool)
Ticketing and monitoring toolsets
Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platform, such as: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista
Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
Knowledge of Cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems

Responsibilities

Survey Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement
Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of Designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications, Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Comment Resolution Testing & Commission Review / Approval of test plans (Safety / Risk / Manufacturability)
Author test plans Leads / supervises testing activities
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices Generates standard PITCO plans and procedures.
Design and perform complete system integration test
Troubleshoot and debugging complex network problems and recommending operational efficiency improvements
Preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and schedule maintenance.
Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide role back plan.
Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
Requires on-call support
Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.
Employs moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.
Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.
Works with project managers to meet expectations for Network tasks.
Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for projects
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation Pricing of change orders
Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish Company project planning (PKOM’s and gate checks)
Collaborates with other disciplines to define work / interfaces.