Network Engineer 4

M9 Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer 4 to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Charleston, SC. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment, and devices.
• Works closely with field engineers to simulate expected system-level performance and provides quick feedback on potential improvements.
• Assists senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Develops network designs for each SLA classification.
• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assists senior engineers in preparation of designs, including narrative design documents, systems designs, and subsystem designs (CAD/panels/layouts/wiring/hardware/communications).
• Prepares specifications and performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Conducts comment resolution testing and commission review/approval of test plans (safety/risk/manufacturability).
• Authors test plans.
• Leads and supervises testing activities.
• Authors testing and commissioning procedures.
• Prepares test reports.
• Commissions deployed systems.
• Develops test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Generates standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Designs and performs complete system integration tests.
• Troubleshoots and debugs complex network problems and recommends operational efficiency improvements.
• Performs preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades, and scheduled maintenance.
• Originates and submits maintenance plans and provides rollback plans.
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Performs hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Supports a 24/7 on-call schedule.
• Documents crucial working procedures and troubleshooting of network operations.
• Employs moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Works with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Performs research on available technologies and products as needed by operations or project managers.
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for projects.
• Assists senior engineers in preparation of bids and proposals, cost estimates, supporting documentation, and pricing of change orders.
• Assists in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the network engineering team to accomplish project planning (PKOM's and gate checks).
• Collaborates with other disciplines to define work and interfaces.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), or a related discipline and 7+ years of progressive experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
• Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients, and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
• Must be able to balance high-quality standards with schedule pressures and a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
• Ability to sit and be exposed to computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
• Experience with network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
• Experience with testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, alignment tool).
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolsets.
• Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platforms, such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista.
• Experience with standard network software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc.).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems.