Network Engineer 3 - Lackland AFB, TX

M.C. Dean, Inc • Lackland Air Force Base, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Engineer 3 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role will support the US Air Force Education and Training Center. The SES unit 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.

This position involves technical responsibilities such as surveying and reporting measurement results, conducting site inspections, and designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining network services, equipment, and devices. The role also includes assisting senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues, developing network designs, and preparing design documents. Additionally, the Network Engineer 3 will be involved in testing and commissioning, authoring test plans and procedures, and performing system integration testing. Service and maintenance duties include troubleshooting complex network problems, performing preventative maintenance and upgrades, and supporting a 24/7 on-call schedule. System analysis and reporting involve documenting procedures, troubleshooting network operations, and interpreting results. Managerial tasks include preparing cost estimates, assisting with bids and proposals, and collaborating with other disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline and 5+ years of progressive 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.
• Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful, self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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) Tools/Software
• 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 ability to support a 24/7 on-call schedule
• 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.

Benefits

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level