Company:
Astrion
Location: Bedford
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
Journeyman Network Services Engineer
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Network Services Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
As the Network Services Engineer, you will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system network engineering to the full spectrum acquisition process with a focus on mission applications, support the development, acquisition, and accreditation efforts. In addition to collecting network topology information, device configurations, and cabling/infrastructure information; identifying technical requirements gaps and assisting project managers in the development of acquisitions documents; evaluating/analyzing network designs for compliance with project and cyber security requirements; performing on-site cyber security fielding verifications; advising program managers on future technologies of systems/networks; identifying/recommending replacement for equipment obsolescence issues and designing/ engineering/testing network baselines to meet current/future IA/cyber security requirements to including wired and wireless technologies, networking performance both wired and wireless system capabilities
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Hanscom AFB
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: TBD
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related professional engineering discipline and seven years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD..
Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for all applicants
Preferred
ITW/AA C2 mission expertise and be capable of applying and conveying that knowledge to other mission areas
Linux Red Hat and Linux security hardening experience, and Cisco Network design experience is desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but not limited to:
Conduct reviews on the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications
Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles
Perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration 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/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day to day through scintillation). Functions in this area may include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing and recommending network requirements
Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
Analyzing network workload
Monitoring network capacity and performance
Diagnosing and resolving network problems
Recommending network backup and recovery procedures
Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services
Supporting implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with the Government and prime contractors.
Supporting and advising on the development of service-oriented architectures for software development
Provide life cycle network engineering support required for sustainment efforts
Able to understand, explain, troubleshoot, and configure networks, and network security technologies (Virtual Private Networks, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Generic Routing Encapsulation, Internet Protocol Security, Media Access Control Security/Cisco TrustSec, access lists, traffic flows, Layer 2/Layer 3 separations, fragmentation), performance parameters (Quality of Service, load-balance, multi- chassis ether channel, state-full switchover, non-stop routing, non-stop forwarding, graceful restarts, Maximum Transmission Unit, policing) and networking protocols (Unicast/Multicast, Border Gateway Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Intermediate System to Intermediate System, Open Shortest Path First, Real-time Transport Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Label Distribution Protocol, Voice over Internet Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol)
Experience in IT networking (i.e. routing, switching, firewalls, voice and security technologies)
Able to analyze/evaluate/design network topologies and device configurations to ensure compliance with written requirements, best practice deployment guides, throughput, latency, security, and industry best practices, as well as articulate technical issues and solutions to the program management team
Creating updating, and maintaining network design diagrams in Microsoft Visio, including very specific implementation details including cables, ports, and buildings.
Understanding/documenting all contractor network failure identification and recovery procedures
Network monitoring
Developing repeatable methods to test network pathways for per-performance status and failure identification
Collecting and analyzing network operational data to estimate availability and mean time to recovery factors in existing network pathways
Collecting and maintaining information on each network pathway's service level agreements and POCs
Providing general oversight for the acquisition and configuration of a network management system across all communication pathways
Understanding High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) technology and direct the acquisition, configuration, and preparation of a HAIPE remote management system
Understanding security boundary designs, including but not limited to Cross Domain Solutions concepts
Facilitating Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) engineering to implement communications pathways using new DISA Commercial Ethernet Gateway architectures
Assisting in acquisition of DISA point-to-point circuits.
Visualizing where infrastructure is lacking and what needs to be upgraded/replaced and assisting in troubleshooting issues in a systematic order when the network is in operational mode
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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"Oasis Systems EPASS HB Division"
Journeyman Network Services Engineer
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Network Services Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
As the Network Services Engineer, you will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system network engineering to the full spectrum acquisition process with a focus on mission applications, support the development, acquisition, and accreditation efforts. In addition to collecting network topology information, device configurations, and cabling/infrastructure information; identifying technical requirements gaps and assisting project managers in the development of acquisitions documents; evaluating/analyzing network designs for compliance with project and cyber security requirements; performing on-site cyber security fielding verifications; advising program managers on future technologies of systems/networks; identifying/recommending replacement for equipment obsolescence issues and designing/ engineering/testing network baselines to meet current/future IA/cyber security requirements to including wired and wireless technologies, networking performance both wired and wireless system capabilities
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Hanscom AFB
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: TBD
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related professional engineering discipline and seven years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD..
Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for all applicants
Preferred
ITW/AA C2 mission expertise and be capable of applying and conveying that knowledge to other mission areas
Linux Red Hat and Linux security hardening experience, and Cisco Network design experience is desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but not limited to:
Conduct reviews on the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications
Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles
Perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration 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/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day to day through scintillation). Functions in this area may include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing and recommending network requirements
Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
Analyzing network workload
Monitoring network capacity and performance
Diagnosing and resolving network problems
Recommending network backup and recovery procedures
Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services
Supporting implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with the Government and prime contractors.
Supporting and advising on the development of service-oriented architectures for software development
Provide life cycle network engineering support required for sustainment efforts
Able to understand, explain, troubleshoot, and configure networks, and network security technologies (Virtual Private Networks, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Generic Routing Encapsulation, Internet Protocol Security, Media Access Control Security/Cisco TrustSec, access lists, traffic flows, Layer 2/Layer 3 separations, fragmentation), performance parameters (Quality of Service, load-balance, multi- chassis ether channel, state-full switchover, non-stop routing, non-stop forwarding, graceful restarts, Maximum Transmission Unit, policing) and networking protocols (Unicast/Multicast, Border Gateway Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Intermediate System to Intermediate System, Open Shortest Path First, Real-time Transport Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Label Distribution Protocol, Voice over Internet Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol)
Experience in IT networking (i.e. routing, switching, firewalls, voice and security technologies)
Able to analyze/evaluate/design network topologies and device configurations to ensure compliance with written requirements, best practice deployment guides, throughput, latency, security, and industry best practices, as well as articulate technical issues and solutions to the program management team
Creating updating, and maintaining network design diagrams in Microsoft Visio, including very specific implementation details including cables, ports, and buildings.
Understanding/documenting all contractor network failure identification and recovery procedures
Network monitoring
Developing repeatable methods to test network pathways for per-performance status and failure identification
Collecting and analyzing network operational data to estimate availability and mean time to recovery factors in existing network pathways
Collecting and maintaining information on each network pathway's service level agreements and POCs
Providing general oversight for the acquisition and configuration of a network management system across all communication pathways
Understanding High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) technology and direct the acquisition, configuration, and preparation of a HAIPE remote management system
Understanding security boundary designs, including but not limited to Cross Domain Solutions concepts
Facilitating Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) engineering to implement communications pathways using new DISA Commercial Ethernet Gateway architectures
Assisting in acquisition of DISA point-to-point circuits.
Visualizing where infrastructure is lacking and what needs to be upgraded/replaced and assisting in troubleshooting issues in a systematic order when the network is in operational mode
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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