Network Infrastructure Engineer (Up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS Travel)

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Support installation, modernization, integration, and sustainment of network infrastructure supporting Navy shore based data centers and communications environments. This role involves extensive travel, up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS, to various Navy installations and facilities. The engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of network infrastructure, from initial installation and testing to ongoing sustainment and troubleshooting. This includes working with various types of cabling, network components, and data center infrastructure, while adhering to strict safety and documentation standards. The position also requires coordination with multiple teams and adherence to formal change control processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of information technology, network installation, telecommunications, or related technical experience.
• Current or able to obtain CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification
• CompTIA Security+ CE or other certification meeting applicable DoD 8140 workforce requirements.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience installing and troubleshooting copper network infrastructure, including CAT5E, CAT6, and CAT6A.
• Demonstrated experience working with Single Mode and Multimode fiber, including OS2, OM1, OM3, and OM4.
• Experience troubleshooting WAN and LAN Layer 1 connectivity issues.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting fiber optic transceivers, including SFPs, QSFPs, and media converters.
• Experience testing and validating copper and fiber infrastructure using appropriate test equipment.
• Working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including equipment racks, cable ladders, structured cable management, and hot aisle/cold aisle environments.
• Knowledge of outside plant fiber installation practices and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to read and follow network diagrams, cable schedules, installation drawings, technical procedures, and configuration documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to relocate to Charleston, SC.
• Able to obtain US Passport (company pays)
• Driver’s license required
• Willing to drive overseas to include (Left side of the road I.E. England, Japan etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy or Department of Defense network infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Navy shore based C4I, C5I, or C6I environments.
• Experience supporting Navy tactical or enterprise network environments.
• Experience supporting Navy installation, testing, Fleet certification, or modernization activities.
• Familiarity with PITCO, SOVT, Naval Installation Fleet Certification requirements, and FRCB processes.
• Previous experience supporting NIWC Atlantic, NIWC Pacific, NAVWAR, PEO C4I, or Navy Fleet organizations.
• Experience supporting Navy tactical and enterprise network environments within shore based data centers, communications facilities, or network transport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, modernization, integration, and sustainment of network infrastructure supporting Navy shore based data centers and communications environments.
• Install, route, dress, label, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic network infrastructure.
• Perform installation and troubleshooting of CAT5E, CAT6, and CAT6A copper cabling and Single Mode and Multimode fiber, including OS2, OM1, OM3, and OM4.
• Troubleshoot Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) Layer 1 connectivity issues.
• Install and troubleshoot fiber optic transceivers and related network components, including SFPs, QSFPs, and media converters.
• Perform copper and fiber testing and validation using appropriate test equipment to identify cabling, termination, optical, and connectivity faults.
• Support site surveys, installation planning, equipment staging, installation execution, testing, checkout, and post installation troubleshooting.
• Support data center infrastructure activities including rack installation, cable ladders, cable management, equipment placement, and hot aisle/cold aisle environments.
• Support outside plant fiber installation activities and comply with applicable OSHA, confined space, and site safety requirements.
• Execute work in accordance with approved network diagrams, cable schedules, configuration documentation, installation procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support Navy installation testing and Fleet certification activities, including PITCO, System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), installation documentation, discrepancy resolution, and Naval Installation Fleet Certification requirements.
• Support formal Navy change control and Fleet Readiness Change Board (FRCB) processes associated with network installation and modernization activities.
• Document installation status, test results, discrepancies, configuration changes, and completion activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, program management, and customer personnel to resolve installation issues and maintain installation schedules.
• Travel up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS to Navy installations, data centers, integration facilities, and other government locations.
• Support irregular work schedules when required during installation, testing, cutover, or operational maintenance windows.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed