Systems Engineer II - TS/SCI Clearance

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer provides systems engineering support to the 21st Space Communications Squadron at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports the engineering, design, installation, transport testing, and documentation of secure and non-secure telephone, video, data, transport, and computer network systems for SSFB organizations, tenant units, and off-site organizations that require connection to DISA and a Base Operational Support (BOS) point of presence. The position is 100% on-site. The engineer determines technical solutions for NIPR, SIPR, telephone, Red Switch, and ISP/OSP backbone cabling systems. Work includes specifying electronic equipment and physical hardware, copper and fiber-optic connectivity, and developing, designing, and implementing site support. Engineering work may involve physical and virtual surveys of communications pathways and facilities, including communications rooms, server farms, telecommunications hubs, power supplies, electrical connections, and distribution points. Surveys may require entry into confined spaces and communications infrastructure areas. The role documents current and planned communications systems and their physical topologies and architectures in the Phoenix Database and CIPS Visualization Component. The engineer also analyzes problems, assesses technical solutions and operational impacts, ensures designs integrate with local, Air Force, and DoD architectures, records infrastructure changes, coordinates with contractors and government agencies, and supports implementation, upgrades, and installation. Testing is limited to determining whether 21 CS (OL-S) communications transport or systems equipment is functional or should be upgraded, replaced, or removed; the Government furnishes testing equipment, processes, and procedures. The position requires the ability to obtain, maintain, and access Top Secret/SCI classified information and U.S. citizenship. A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field is preferred, with at least seven years of relevant experience or equivalent combined commercial/DoD education and experience. The estimated pay range is $81,800–$85,000, with the final offer dependent on location, skill set, and experience.

Requirements

Ability to obtain, maintain, and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level; U.S. citizenship is required.
At least seven years of relevant experience, or equivalent combined commercial/DoD education and experience.
Two to three years of project management experience.
Experience developing, designing, and implementing enterprise systems.
Experience with DoD systems infrastructure, including configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience providing technical solutions.
Inside- and outside-plant experience.
Experience with Visio and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of cable databases such as Phoenix and CIPS.
Expert change-management skills.
Valid driver's license.
Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate across different levels of leadership.
Strong documentation, communication, verbal, written, and listening skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other software suites.
Demonstrated ability to execute assigned tasks to meet technical objectives.
Solid organizational skills for day-to-day responsibilities.
Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to learn and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including collaboratively with other organizational domains.
Ability to perform desktop and/or physical site surveys, which may involve accessing communications pathways, communications rooms, distribution points, customer locations, confined spaces, equipment closets, and communications hubs or centers.
Ability to walk around a military base over curbs, stones, and uneven walkways and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to regularly sit, use hands to handle objects and operate tools or computers, reach, speak, and hear; occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Ability to meet the vision requirements of close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
Local Colorado Springs installation experience.
Basic network theory.

Responsibilities

Determine technical solutions for NIPR, SIPR, telephone, Red Switch, and ISP/OSP backbone cabling systems.
Specify electronic equipment, physical hardware, copper and fiber-optic connectivity, and develop, design, and implement site support.
Conduct physical and virtual surveys of communications pathways, facilities, infrastructure, and distribution points.
Determine whether 21 CS (OL-S) communications transport or systems equipment is functional or should be upgraded, replaced, or removed.
Provide new techniques, practices, and procedures, including suggestions for enhanced testing equipment.
Document current and future communications systems, physical topologies, and architectures in the Phoenix Database and CIPS Visualization Component.
Provide problem analysis and technical assessments, and identify potential operational impacts for 21 CS (OL-S) Government personnel.
Ensure technical solutions integrate with local, Air Force, and DoD architectures.
Identify, document, and digitally store architectural and infrastructure changes.
Interface with and support other contractors and government agencies.
Prepare Monthly Activity Reports for the COR and Government Program Manager and maintain records in accordance with records-management procedures.
Prepare, review, update, and deliver written procedures for the Government work center.
Provide design support for MOAs, MOUs, LOAs, SLAs, and OLAs requiring communications capability for Schriever AFB circuits.
Design systems that include initialization, IT-device configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and security.
Comply with established 21 CS (OL-S) change and configuration procedures.
Provide implementation engineering, coordination, upgrade, and solution installation support.