Senior Secure Network Communications Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,100.00/Yr. - USD $133,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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