Network Engineer - Part Time

BNH•San Marcos, TX

5d•$84 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The Network Engineer will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC. The selected candidate for this requisition will work on a temporary part-time as-needed basis to support test operations at the AEDC. The individual hired for this position will function as a Network Engineer supporting test operations, system/maintenance engineering, and/or design engineering for computer networks used for real-time data acquisition systems and/or facility control systems in one or more of the various AEDC test facilities. The networks involved are critical to ensuring facility data acquisition and control systems are available and adequate to meet test mission requirements. Core responsibilities of this role include providing the engineering support required for the design, configuration, cyber security configuration and maintenance of these critical test facility networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree focusing on Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering plus 16 years of experience in Network Engineering.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in Network Engineering.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD secret or higher-level security clearance
Developmental experience such as internships, co-op assignments, senior/capstone projects, prior work experience, etc. in one or more of the following: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Development Practices, Copper & Fiber-optic Cabling Systems, PC Hardware Systems, Mass Storage Systems, Computer Graphics, Operating Systems, TCP/IP and network development practices
Excellent communication and team interaction skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Perform work, generally within Computer Network Engineering, which involves the preparation, interpretation or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, systems or equipment with relatively few complex features.
Application and support of test facility network systems in preparation for and during active aerospace ground test operations.
Network system configuration to meet DoD cyber security requirements
System troubleshooting and return-to-service
Development of network system requirements
Preparation of specifications and design calculations
Network system design, development, lifecycle system engineering and/or system application and maintenance.
System design, including concept sketches and layouts
Preparing designs, drawings and data under supervision of more experienced engineering staff
Preparation of engineering studies and reports
Preparation of material quantity estimates
Uses computer aided design/computer aided engineering (CAD/CAE) tools
System Verification and Validation Test Development/Execution
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, under the mentorship of senior engineering staff.
Perform assignments, which have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables for Network Engineering; supports the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
Draft letters for replies to vendor correspondence.
Monitor and meet applicable work schedules.
Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors of a low to moderate degree of complexity and prepare comments and recommendations.
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.