Network Engineer 4 - Altus AFB, OK

M.C. Dean, Inc•Altus, OK

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Engineer 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit in support of the US Air Force Education and Training Center. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security and related systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The Network Engineer installs, configures, maintains, tests, and commissions network services, equipment, and devices. The role develops network designs and project documents, supports system integration and testing, troubleshoots complex network issues, performs preventive maintenance and upgrades, documents operating procedures, and coordinates with project managers, senior engineers, field engineers, and other disciplines. The position requires support for a 24/7 on-call schedule. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for access to classified information and must hold an active Secret clearance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline, along with at least seven years of progressive experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive experience.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.
Active Secret clearance.
Understanding of ITIL concepts.
Understanding of security issues and their 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, and system architecture, 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.
Ability to establish working relationships with people outside the employee's area of expertise.
Ability to balance high-quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
Resourceful, self-starting, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
Experience with network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience testing and troubleshooting.
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 IT/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 measurement results in actionable form.
Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
Work with field engineers to simulate expected system-level performance and provide feedback on possible 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 with design preparation, including narrative design documents, system and subsystem designs, and CAD, panel, layout, wiring, hardware, and communications materials.
Prepare specifications and perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Support comment resolution testing and commission review or approval of test plans, including safety, risk, and manufacturability considerations.
Author test plans and testing or commissioning procedures; lead or supervise testing activities; and prepare test reports.
Commission deployed systems and develop test fixtures, simulation devices, and standard PITCO plans and procedures.
Design and perform complete system integration tests.
Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
Perform preventive 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 support a 24/7 on-call schedule.
Perform hardware and software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Document key network operations procedures and troubleshooting practices.
Apply network administration knowledge to business operations and help team members identify and resolve basic or moderate network and telecom issues.
Interpret and analyze results against established benchmarks and goals.
Work with project managers to meet network task expectations and complete assignments by project deadlines.
Contribute accurate, high-quality work to the employee's team and closely related teams.
Research available technologies and products as needed by Operations or Project Managers.
Prepare project cost estimates and supporting documents.
Assist senior engineers with bid and proposal estimates and supporting documentation, and price change orders.
Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for Network Engineering team project planning, including PKOMs and gate checks.
Collaborate with other disciplines to define work and interfaces.