Network Services Engineer

Overview

Network Services Engineer Sr – Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is seeking a qualified Network Services Engineer in support of the Advanced Training Capabilities Division (AFLCMC / WNR) at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. The WNR function provides the Air Force's technical, acquisition, and sustainment support to the warfighter. The ADE Division covers systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, C2 Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch, and Legacy Voice Systems, with support to depot-level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, PACAF, ACC, AFMC, and AETC on a continuous basis.

The Network Services Engineer applies broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system network engineering across the full spectrum acquisition process, with a focus on mission applications. The contractor supports development, acquisition, and accreditation efforts, collects network topology information, device configurations, and cabling / infrastructure information; identifies technical requirements gaps; assists project managers with acquisition documents; evaluates network designs for compliance with project and cyber security requirements; performs on-site cyber security verifications; advises program managers on future technologies; identifies obsolescence issues and helps design / engineer network baselines to meet current and future IA / cyber security requirements for wired and wireless technologies, networking performance, and system capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct reviews of the program portfolio to evaluate and / or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs / processes, manage / sustain the program technical baseline, and design / perform system-level tests to ensure subsystems and system performance meet approved specifications.
• Prepare technical documents defining and recommending system / subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including developing criteria and procedures. Analyze and evaluate results of major engineering systems with a focus on end-to-end communications from sensor / source through C2 node(s) to end users.
• Provide system engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment / fielding, installation, and operations oversight.
• Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and / or management of networked ITW / AA C2 systems across the mission environment.
• Network Design & Maintenance

Analyze, recommend, and sustain network architecture and infrastructure.

Monitor, test, and resolve network issues for optimal functionality.

Ensure cybersecurity protocols, encryption technologies, and boundary designs.

Manage network upgrades, sustainment, and operational maintenance.

Configure and troubleshoot advanced networking protocols, technologies, and performance metrics.

Create detailed network diagrams and document procedures.

Test and analyze network pathways for performance and recovery.

Support Agile execution, DISA engineering, and service-oriented architecture development.

Identify gaps, recommend upgrades, and troubleshoot issues systematically.

Manage service agreements and acquisitions of circuits and technologies.

Education and Experience :

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience :

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Preferred Education and Experience :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements :

HX5 offers : A competitive salary and benefits package including :

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Accessibility Notice : If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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