Wireless Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

118d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

This wireless engineer role supports wireless project design, implementation, installation, and O&M. The wireless engineer contributes to the formulation of architecture approaches to onsite customer wireless development initiatives. The network engineer will participate in high-level collaboration and coordination meetings and working groups with other architecture groups within the customer organization as well as external vendors. Design wireless networks in accordance with DoD and Industry standards, select appropriate equipment and hardware to support the installation and management of a wireless network, develop ROMS/LOMS and purchase requests, ensure proper network accreditation and perform the required network defense. Support to Non-secure Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET) wireless management capability. Assists the government in reviewing wireless designs to ensure that the designed meet requirements and is compatible with government STIGs, including (but not limited to) the Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Approved Products List (APL). Performs all aspects of the installation of wireless capability. After installation, implements and manages the wireless capability, to include the CAC-enabled EAP-TLS authentication and all required certificate management. Configure and manage Cisco Systems and ensure the network is protected and secure. Provide pro-active network management of switches routers, and other ancillary devices to ensure a constant state of readiness and availability. Ensure the network is properly configured and operating efficiently while maintaining constant network availability and 100% network uptime. Schedule and perform preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on a regularly scheduled basis and provide touch labor service support as needed. Provide Communication Security (COMSEC) support for the organization. Properly handle and safeguard Controlled Cryptographic Items in accordance with Army Regulations and local security policies. Provide support as the COMSEC hand receipt holder to include requisition, accountability, issuance, key management, destruction, and associated records management. Assist the team with logistics support as required. Works closely with Architects/Engineers to coordinate strategies for defining, deploying, and maintaining the wireless architecture and its associated network connections and component hardware. Providing engineering analysis and resolving issues, determining, and documenting root causes. Providing technical training, documentation, and technical assistance to the supported organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or IT Degree in related field plus 5-8 years of direct network engineering experience.
• 8+ years of relevant military/government experience performing network installation and network and systems administration support.
• Experience with scoping, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a wireless network.
• Understanding of best practices for wireless security design and implementation.
• Experience with wireless controllers, access points, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
• Secret SSBI Clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• CCNA Wireless Certification at a minimum.
• DoD 8570 certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Responsibilities

• Support wireless project design, implementation, installation, and O&M.
• Contribute to the formulation of architecture approaches to onsite customer wireless development initiatives.
• Participate in high-level collaboration and coordination meetings with other architecture groups and external vendors.
• Design wireless networks in accordance with DoD and Industry standards.
• Select appropriate equipment and hardware for wireless network installation and management.
• Develop ROMS/LOMS and purchase requests.
• Ensure proper network accreditation and perform required network defense.
• Assist in reviewing wireless designs for compliance with government STIGs.
• Perform installation and management of wireless capability.
• Configure and manage Cisco Systems for network security.
• Provide proactive network management of switches, routers, and ancillary devices.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Provide Communication Security (COMSEC) support.
• Coordinate strategies for defining, deploying, and maintaining wireless architecture.
• Provide engineering analysis and resolve issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees