Network Specialist 4 - Altus AFB, OK

M.C. Dean, Inc•Altus, OK

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Specialist 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit in support of the US Air Force Education and Training Center. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and systems, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The Network Specialist installs, configures, and maintains network services and equipment; supports network design and security; assists with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance; and documents network operations. The role works with field engineers, senior network engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to complete project work accurately and on schedule. It requires availability for a 24/7 on-call schedule and a DoD Secret clearance.

Requirements

A DoD Secret clearance is required.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma and 12 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of electronic security systems; associate degree and 10 or more years of experience; bachelor's degree and 7 or more years of experience; or master's degree and 5 or more years of experience.
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/system stakeholders.
Ability to establish working relationships with people outside the area of expertise.
Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
Resourceful, self-starting, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
Experience with network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience with testing and troubleshooting.
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software, such as a spectrum analyzer, cable tester, or alignment tool.
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 measurement results 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 in identifying and resolving network security issues.
Support network designs for each SLA classification and design documentation for small projects and large programs.
Assist senior engineers with design documents, including narrative design documents, system and subsystem designs, CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, hardware, and communications.
Prepare specifications and perform quality assurance, quality control, and technical design reviews.
Resolve comments and support 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.
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 role-back 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 crucial network operations procedures and troubleshooting steps.
Apply network administration understanding to business operations and assist team members with basic and moderate network or telecom issues.
Interpret and analyze results against established benchmarks and goals.
Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks and complete assignments by project deadlines.
Contribute accurate, high-quality work to own and closely related teams.
Research available technologies and products as needed by Operations or Project Managers.