AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Secure Network Communications Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fayetteville • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,100 - $133,700 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Be a key element in the team that supports the operations and maintenance of the SIPR and NIPR telecommunications for the United States Army Reserve (USAR)
  • Travel to various locations throughout the United States (approximately 0-10% travel annually)
  • Act as a representative for the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) SIPRNet Engineering Team providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 Secure Network Telecommunications support for more than 300 remote sites/locations
  • Provide installation, operation, and maintenance of all hardware and software associated with the SIPRNet and NIPRNet to include Routers, Switches, and Encryption Devices and associated cabling
  • Coordinate all tasks associated with delivery of SIPRNet data services, ensuring minimum network downtime through proactive problem analysis and restoration management
  • Coordinate with remote site/location Points of Contact (POC), Logistics, and TIER 3 server engineers for operation, troubleshooting and logistics management of the SIPRNet
  • Contribute experience/knowledge of maintenance solutions as a collaborative effort to streamline operation and maintenance of the SIPRNet (to include offering critical thinking solutions for future network enhancement and development)
  • Review and update CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software to provide an accurate database of network assets and supporting information
  • Prepare logistics documentation and shipping of items to/from USARC to remote sites/locations
  • Provide troubleshooting assistance to remote sites/locations and in some cases traveling to those sites for onsite maintenance as needed/required to restore outages to the SIPRNet and/or NIPRNet
  • Monitor the SIPRNet utilizing various tools such as GDS/GEMONE, S-SPECTRUM, and Prime.
  • Assist the COMSEC Engineers in loading, troubleshooting, and maintaining the encryption devices for the SIPRNet. (Knowledge in responsibilities for the proper storage, use, handling, inventory, destruction (when authorized), and security of all COMSEC material in your possession)
  • Utilize the AESMP (Army Enterprise Service Managed Platform) Ticketing System to assign, monitor, update and document maintenance actions performed on the SIPRNet and NIPRNet for USARC
  • Interact with high-ranking Government and Military Officials on a day-to-day basis supporting requests for services, and troubleshooting, and providing informational or status briefings regarding the condition of the network

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • BA/BS Degree (Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degree)
  • Security + Certification
  • CCNA Certification
  • At least 5+ years of experience on working on SIPRNet/NIPRNet and with telecommunication networks and routing protocols.
  • Prior Military Service or support of Military group.
  • Solid understanding of design, installation, and maintenance
  • Demonstrated understanding of Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPRNet) and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPRNet) technology
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting of network outage Layer 1 – 3
Benefits
  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SIPRNetNIPRNettelecommunicationsnetwork troubleshootingrouting protocolshardware installationsoftware maintenanceencryption devicesnetwork monitoringlogistics management
Soft Skills
critical thinkingcollaborationcommunicationproblem analysiscustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsteamworkadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Active Secret ClearanceSecurity + CertificationCCNA Certification