Tier 3 Network Engineer

Overview

We are 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, including 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. Location : Hampton, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide level 2 troubleshooting and help desk support of the DCGS network at core and remote locations.
• Completely understand the PEDS Architecture and security issues.
• Act as an Operations Engineer capable of working with outside agencies to resolve network-related issues.
• Work with DPOC Tier III staff on optimizing CAN routers, switches, and cryptographic devices, providing recommendations for improvements to the DCGS network.
• Manage and operate software applications at all sites required to conduct network management of the DCGS.
• Respond to hardware and software problems related to DPA.
• Collaborate with DPOC operations staff to optimize CAN routers, switches, and cryptographic devices and provide recommendations for improvements to the AF DCGS network in support of existing and new ISR sensors.
• Install CAN equipment at new sites, maintain documentation and drawings of all DPA.
• Advise the 480 ISR WG, AF DCGS program office, and other organizations desiring connectivity to DPA to establish robust system engineering and practical integration.
• Review integration efforts to ensure engineering rigor and security practices are maintained across the DPA and advise government leadership regarding risks.
• Process and implement all network service requests (NSR) and all security-approved ports and services requests (PSR); manage changes to the AF DCGS weapon system.
• Review requirements provided by the AF DCGS Program Office to determine bandwidth, performance, and Controlled Interface (CI) settings for establishing network configuration baselines and provide input back to COR or designated representative.

Required Skills and Experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer : Spectrum is proud of our diverse workforce and is committed to remaining an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spectrum governs all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected classification.

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