AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 20 hours ago
Senior Secure Network Communications Engineer
Fayetteville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology and Engineering. They are seeking a Senior Secure Network Communications Engineer to support the operations and maintenance of secure telecommunications for the United States Army Reserve, providing critical network support and management.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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