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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 3 days ago

Network Engineer (Engineer Network 3) - 25257

Chesapeake, VA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support their customer in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves implementing, managing, and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring the operational availability of the AEGIS Tactical Local Area Network (LAN), and providing engineering support for testing and integration programs.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads by taking responsibility for ensuring the AEGIS Tactical Local Area Network (LAN) is operational and available

Reports to the AWS Engineering Lead and coordinates with the CSPE, O&M Lead, Test Coordinator and Test Director for Tactical LAN Test related matters

Perform tactical LAN equipment suites, setup configurations, equipment interfaces and data extraction requirements

Handle proper activation and operation of the Tactical LAN computing environment including OE, configuration and computer program operation and interface with other elements

Serve as the Tactical LAN Network Administrator and AWS System Administrator

Identify and resolve Tactical LAN equipment and computer program issues

Analyze test results and findings as necessary for the functional tests involving the Tactical LAN

Provide engineering support for the interfaces and capabilities and limitations

Prepare for computer program and/or equipment changes as necessary to support ship test and integration program

Analyze pre-availability baseline test packages and resolve discrepancies

Review ICDs, SIDs and LARs relating to LAN

Review existing test procedures and recommend changes

Interface with equipment In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEA), and Software Support Activities (SSA) as required in preparation for tests

Identify necessary special recording devices, special instrumentation, and data collection media that will be required to support the tests

Identify all Special Test Equipment required and ensure plan is in place to have on site and calibrated as required to meet test schedule

Ensure Tactical LAN equipment is properly configured for each test event

Maintain tactical computer configuration and shipboard implementation of configuration changes required to support testing and troubleshooting

Implement shipboard passwords and password policy

Provide support for crew preparations for trials

Participate/perform data collection and analysis for summary report

Document test procedure discrepancies for future revision

Fault Isolate Tactical LAN problems

Ensure Tactical LAN hardware discrepancies are documented utilizing the Electronic Material Assessment Form (EMAF) process to ensure 2K generation IAW the JFMM

Ensure Tactical LAN software discrepancies are documented utilizing the Test Observation Report (TOR) process

Initiate fleet feedback response for documentation or hardware issues (i.e. TMDER, TFBR etc) when applicable

Provide ships force with equipment, operations and maintenance familiarization

Assist yard and installation team in LAN equipment modernization

Provide Tactical LAN status reports as required to the CSPE, TC, and AWS Engineering Lead

Analyze Tactical LAN data and provide findings in final report

Maintain current status of all unresolved Tactical LAN TORs and provide recommendation to CSPE on steps to resolve TORs

Provide inputs to CSPE for Lesson Learned Report throughout availability

Provide EOA summary report to CSPE

Qualification

Network Systems EngineeringNetwork InfrastructureNetworking ProtocolsCISSP CertificationCompTIA Security+Cloud NetworkingAnalytical SkillsProactive AttitudeProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

10+ years experience in Network Systems Engineering

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a relevant field; Candidate must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program

4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS degree

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware

Proficiency in networking protocols and services

Hands-on experience identifying and resolving LAN equipment and computer program issues

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude