Network Specialist 3 - JBSA Lackland AFB, TX

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Specialist 3 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role will support the US Air Force Education and Training Center and involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services. These services include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for various customers. The position focuses on technical responsibilities such as surveying client sites, installing, configuring, and maintaining network services, equipment, and devices. The specialist will also assist senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues, supporting network designs, and preparing design documents. Additionally, the role involves testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting complex network problems, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting crucial working procedures. The Network Specialist 3 will interpret and analyze results, work with project managers to meet deadlines, and contribute to team success through accurate and quality output.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance is REQUIRED.
U.S. Citizenship (for access to classified information).
HS Diploma with 10+ years of progressive experience OR Associate's Degree with 8+ years of progressive experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline and 5+ years of progressive experience OR Master's Degree with 3+ years 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.
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.
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.

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.
Support network designs for each SLA classification.
Supports 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.
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 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.