Field Engineer II

Company: JT4 LLC
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Operations and maintenance technician is responsible for plans and to carry out difficult and complex assignments. Utilizing efficient approaches and procedures; the technician provides technical expertise on a wide range and variety of complex network issues; conducts analysis and recommends resolution of complex network issues impacting customer; evaluates and recommends adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering voice and data products, tests and optimizes the functionality of systems, networks and data; identifies and defines business or technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation, management and support of customer resources; Troubleshoots complex network issues and conducts various research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc.
Perform Network Administration services in accordance with customer expectations.
Perform configuration, installation, monitoring, maintenance and diagnostics on all network devices utilized to provide Voice, Video, Data, VTC capabilities; including Traditional telephony, VoIP, routers, switches, firewalls, DoD Type 1 encryption devices, etc...
Install and maintain network cabling in accordance with industry and local guidance/standards.
Perform system administration tasks for network support hardware, such as backups, recovery, server maintenance.
Develop requested documentation such as topologies, maintenance manuals, test plans, implementation plans, cost analysis, etc. DESIRED SKILLS Highly dedicated professional with broad spectrum of experience with the Network Administration/Technician career field. Must possess a solid understanding of the intricacies within the IT infrastructure. Skilled in identifying and executing problem resolution related to network infrastructure systems. Must possess or actively pursue proficiencies in the IT technologies used to provide the transmission of Voice, Video and Data across the communications infrastructure; including but not limited to switches, routers, transmission media and various technologies. The ideal candidate will possess at a minimum, the following:
Ability to successfully perform duties at a high level with minimal supervision
Ability to implement, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunication networking systems
Working knowledge and experience with routing and switching across a layer 2/3 network
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking principles
Proficiency with various tools and test equipment; Must be able to use test equipment/tools to quickly repair physical and logical network outage and anomalies
Experience with Cisco network routers and switches; examples: 3850, 6500, ISR/ASR, 9xxx series
Experience with Network Monitoring tools, ticketing systems, logging servers; Solarwinds preferred
Experience with DoD Type 1 Network Encryptors
Experience with Firewalls; Palo Alto, Fortinet, Forcepoint, etc..
Experience with AVAYA or similar voice system a plus DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DoD 8570
CCNP (or 8 years on the job experience)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required. REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position. In addition, a Network Engineer (Field Engineer II) must possess the following qualifications:
Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. SCC: JENG17; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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