Network Engineer

We're seeking a Tier 3 Network Engineer to support the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing Security Office and the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DPOC). The Engineer is responsible for the management, performance, and upkeep of all wide area network, and campus area network services to include routers, switches, crypto, multiplexing components, network services, and other functions inherent to network management. The candidate is also responsible for the daily management of all networking devices within the DCGS Architecture.

Job Responsibilities: Provides level 2 troubleshooting and help desk support of the DCGS network at the core and remote locations.

• Completely understands the PEDS Architecture and security issues
• Acts as an Operations Engineer capable of working with outside agencies to resolve network related
• Works with DPOC Tier III staff on optimizing CAN routers, switches, and cryptographic devices, providing recommendations for improvements to the DCGS
• Manages and operates software applications at all sites required to conduct network management of the
• Responds to hardware and software problems related to DPA
• Works with DPOC operations staff to optimize CAN routers, switches, and cryptographic devices and provides recommendations for improvements to the AF DCGS network in support of existing and new ISR sensors and
• Installs CAN equipment at new sites, maintains documentation and drawings of all DPA
• Advises the 480 ISR WG, AF DCGS program office, and other organizations desiring connectivity to DPA to establish robust system engineering and practical integration
• Reviews all integration efforts to ensure engineering rigor and security practices are maintained across the DPA and advise government leadership regarding any possible risks
• Processes and implements all network service requests (NSR) and implements all security approved ports and services requests (PSR) any changes and modifications to the AF DCGS weapon
• Reviews requirements provided by the AF DCGS Program Office to determine bandwidth, performance, and Controlled Interface (CI) settings for establishing network configuration baselines and provides input back to COR or designated representative

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7 Years of network engineering and integration
• Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI)
• Certifications: Possess an IAT Level II certification and CCNA. CCNP may be substituted for CCNA
• (4) years’ of enterprise networking

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Working knowledge of AF DCGS and AF ISR operations