Network Specialist 4 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Specialist 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit, which designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security systems and services for federal, local, and commercial customers. This position supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center in Tysons, Virginia. The role covers network design, installation, configuration, maintenance, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and reporting. The Network Specialist works with field engineers, senior network engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver network tasks and project assignments, support operational goals, and meet deadlines. The role also contributes to cost estimates, bids and proposals, change-order pricing, and team procedures. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to access classified information and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of progressive experience. The role requires support of a 24/7 on-call schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance is required.
Understanding of ITIL concepts.
Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and 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.
Must be resourceful, self-starting, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
Ability to support a 24/7 on-call schedule.

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 spectrum analyzers, cable testers, and alignment tools.
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

Report survey measurements in actionable form to senior personnel and management.
Conduct client-site surveys, inspections, and tours as required.
Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
Work with field engineers to simulate expected system-level performance and provide feedback on potential improvements.
Assist senior network engineers with identifying and resolving network security issues.
Develop network designs for each SLA classification and originate design documents for small projects and large programs.
Assist senior engineers with narrative design documents, system and subsystem designs, and CAD, panel, layout, wiring, hardware, and communications documentation.
Prepare specifications; perform quality assurance, quality control, and technical design reviews.
Support comment resolution testing and commission review and approval of test plans, including safety, risk, and manufacturability considerations.
Author test plans and testing and commissioning procedures; lead or supervise testing activities; prepare test reports; and commission deployed systems.
Develop test fixtures and simulation devices and generate 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.
Perform hardware and software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Support a 24/7 on-call schedule.
Document essential network operations procedures and troubleshooting processes.
Assist team members in identifying and resolving basic and moderate network or telecommunications issues.
Interpret and analyze results against established benchmarks and goals.
Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks and complete project assignments by deadlines.
Contribute accurate, high-quality work to the 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 cost estimates and supporting documentation, and price change orders.
Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for Network Engineering team members to support company project planning, including PKOMs and gate checks.
Collaborate with other disciplines to define work and interfaces.