Network Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Engineer 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit, supporting the US Air Force Education and Training Center. The role contributes to the design, engineering, integration, operation, and maintenance of electronic security and network systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Systems may include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The Network Engineer installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment, and devices; develops network designs and project documentation; supports testing, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance; and works with senior engineers, field engineers, project managers, and other disciplines. The position requires support for a 24/7 on-call schedule and eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance. The listed annual pay range is $104,000 to $130,300.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance is required.
Understanding of ITIL concepts.
Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, and system architecture, along with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients, and network or system stakeholders, including people outside the candidate's area of expertise.
Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
Must be resourceful, self-starting, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
Ability to support a 24/7 on-call schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
Experience with network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience testing and troubleshooting network systems.
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software, such as a spectrum analyzer, cable tester, or alignment tool.
Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolsets.
Knowledge of one or more network platforms, such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista.
Knowledge of standard network software, such as Visio, Wireshark, Putty, and CLI.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct client-site surveys, inspections, and tours as required, and report measurements in actionable form to senior personnel and management.
Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
Work with field engineers to simulate expected system-level performance and provide feedback on potential improvements.
Assist senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues.
Develop network designs for each SLA classification and originate design documents for small projects and large-program support.
Assist senior engineers in preparing narrative design documents, system and subsystem designs, and CAD, panel, layout, wiring, hardware, and communications documentation.
Prepare specifications and perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Resolve comments and support testing and commission review and approval of test plans, including safety, risk, and manufacturability considerations.
Author test plans and testing or commissioning procedures; lead or supervise testing activities; prepare test reports; and commission deployed systems.
Develop test fixtures and simulation devices, generate standard PITCO plans and procedures, and design and perform complete system integration tests.
Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
Perform preventative maintenance, including software, hardware, and firmware upgrades, security updates, performance upgrades, and scheduled maintenance.
Originate and submit maintenance plans and provide rollback plans.
Serve as backup for team members during paid time off and perform hardware or software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Support a 24/7 on-call schedule.
Document essential network operations procedures and troubleshooting processes.
Apply network administration knowledge to business operations and assist team members with basic or moderate network and telecommunications issues.
Interpret and analyze results against established benchmarks and goals.
Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks and complete assignments by project deadlines.
Contribute accurate, quality work to the team and closely related teams.
Research technologies and products as needed by Operations or project managers.
Prepare project cost estimates and supporting documents, and assist senior engineers with bid and proposal estimates, supporting documentation, and change-order pricing.
Help develop and adapt documents, procedures, and formal processes for network team members to support company project planning, including PKOMs and gate checks.
Collaborate with other disciplines to define work and interfaces.