Tactical Network Communications Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
Design, plan, install, integrate and maintain backbone core-area tactical and strategic communications networks, including portions of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Gather requirements from user, Operational Need Statements and Capability Production Documents (CPD) for Armys tactical communications systems and translate requirements into technical solutions that are standards-based and cost efficient. Develop network architecture for adjacent, higher and lower units, as well as for allied nations, other government agencies and commercial service interfaces. Knowledge and understanding current/future Force tactical and strategic military communications networks, as well as the architecture, protocols, security, network management and physics underlying these systems.
Responsible for the engineering design, development, integration, installation, operation and maintenance of the tactical network. Support technical tasks in the integration of Data/Voice/Video/Telephony in the Tactical Network, engineering and technical documentation and assistance in the development of technical requirements, specifications, plans and reports, software/hardware engineering, preparation of independent assessments, systems engineering, technical expertise at fielding locations, test and evaluation, architectural/interoperability support, and quality engineering. Provide technical support in PM TN equipment labs.
Develop equipment and network configurations and products. Support technology insertion testing relative to emerging PM TN Networks requirements and capabilities. Knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies from VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, HP and others. Cisco Experience to include: Cisco IOS and NXOS, Cisco ISE, Cisco UCS Networking and Configuration, Cisco ASA. Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP as well as proficiency in MULTICAST; a background with designing and implementing LANs and VLANs. Subject Matter expert with VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, Call Manager Express, Redcom Sigma Core
* Experience with network protocol analysis using Sniffer, wireshark or similar tool.
* Familiarity with Army Software Baselines and Architectures.
* Experience working with Microsoft and Active Directory
* Provide technical expertise at field locations as needed.
REQUIRED:
* A minimum 15+ years of related tactical network engineering experience (software/network, Satellite, RF engineering), and to include at least 5 years PEO/PM level experience with Tactical Network
* Master's degree in engineering, or related scientific/technical disciplines
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
* Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
* As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.