Network Installation Specialist

Agile Defense•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. The objective of the U.S. Army is to utilize PdM GENM-A as the resource to lead the modernization, expansion, enhancement, and upgrades of all types of IT infrastructure, IT systems, IT support systems, communications systems, and associated infrastructure, hardware, and software known as COMPMOD for the Army’s CONUS installations. This effort will allow the Government to obtain current IT technology and upgrade legacy IT technology to meet mission needs on an enterprise level as part of the Army Unified Network Plan. As a part of the survey phase, the survey team will survey all applicable GENM-A capabilities being deployed at each installation: Non-Classified Installation Campus Area Network (NIPR) Secret Classified Installation Campus Area Network (Secured internet protocol router (SIPR) Foundational Wi-Fi Voice Modernization (VMOD) Mission Command from Afar (MCfA) - as applicable Outside Plant (OSP) Inside Plant (ISP) Installation Service Node (ISN) Army Enterprise Transport (AET) This role perform highly detailed technical tasks, leads Network Installation Technician field teams in the performance of site activities, and is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing complex IT solutions to meet the organization’s technological needs. This role requires a strong background in system implementation architecture and a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components.

Requirements

5 years verifiable experience with the CAMS Software Module (or equivalent commercial SAP module) in any industrial setting
two years of Army Industrial Base Operations (IBO) SAP experience.
Years of Experience 7.5
Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)
Active DoD - Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Planning and completion of complex and detailed technical projects from survey and engineering to site implementation
Develop and maintain high standards of installation and service, and assist with leading, training, and counseling network installation technicians toward high performance
Serve as a technical knowledge resource to project managers and field technicians
Work directly with project managers as the first line of communication for the field installation teams supporting the PM’s project(s)
Take responsibility for the development and quality assessment of all field deliverables prior to being formally submitted to the SME or project manager
Maintain accountability for the task-oriented work efforts of project assigned personnel
Help ensure engineering schedules are met or exceeded
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive IT implementation designs
Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
Responsible for physical onsite network surveys to determine the engineering solution for each project assigned
Responsible for providing client-site network installations support of hardware, including installation of entire service delivery nodes, as prescribed by Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentation
Prepare and provide complex site reports, documents, diagrams and VISIO drawings as required to meet customer deliverable requirements.
Train and certify others to develop the same proficiency
Provide input to the field technicians group to assist with the formation of procedural documentation for field tasks - BER testing, platform configurations, deliverables, procedures, etc.
Performs configuration of installed technology, which may include cryptographic, MPLS, optical and timing equipment and supporting systems
Performs troubleshooting and fault-isolation to bring installed equipment to functional state.
Coordinates with network engineers to facilitate installation testing and acceptance
Provide training on completing site surveys to create detailed and accurate site survey reports
Help assure that team members are adequately trained and equipped with the tools necessary to succeed
Help instill operational and field quality expectations within the base of network installation technicians such that the overall perception of and confidence in By Light site work continues to trend upward
In coordination with Engineering, provide project design support where needed and requested to meet customer objectives.
Produces, directs, and leads preparation of Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentation, site survey report (SSR) documentation, site concurrence letters (SCLs), Site Implementation Plan (SIPs), and Indentured Bill of Materials (IBOM)/ Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) documents, per site specific requirements
Assesses, designs, builds, and documents current site network configuration and user requirements at each site.
Interprets SES according to real world conditions encountered at client site and modifies solution/design accordingly
Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes.