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Competitive Range Solutions, LLC Senior Network Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland
Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.
Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to assist in the direction and management of the program's executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.
The Senior Network Engineer will be critical in maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing our network infrastructure, focusing on urgent break-fixes and high-priority requirements. The candidate must have a deep understanding of network connectivity across various classification levels and be committed to excellent responses to incidents affecting mission-critical operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Actively participate in the Rapid Response Team to conduct urgent break-fixes and fulfill requirements in response to incidents. Prioritize and respond to incidents with the understanding that less than 5% of typical incidents are classified as urgent.
Manage network connectivity at all VIP/General Officer quarters within the scope of responsibility. Ensure readiness for VIP visits and support high-priority requirements in these locations.
Implement and manage network connectivity and transport across all classification levels. This includes managing and installing encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment (e.g., UPS).
Oversee life-cycle maintenance for all transport devices and supporting equipment. Ensure all installations, maintenance, and removals are conducted according to approved standards and architectural drawings.
Manage and perform patching and cabling for devices in VIP/GO quarters.
Assist the Crisis Management Teams in managing cost transfers and updating user agreements with the customer base.
Prepare the Rapid Response Team Monthly Report detailing work performed, including man-hours and materials spent supporting the month's requirements.
Qualifications/Experience:
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a proven track record in rapid response and high-priority incident management.
Familiar with the duties of the JNOSC Core Engineering Team, Service Restoral Team, TACLANE Team, Service Response Team, and MAC Team.
Experience in managing network connectivity and transport across different classification levels.
Comprehensive knowledge of encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment.
Experience with patching and cabling network devices.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer sciences, business management, or related field (Required)
Master's degree (Preferred)
One nationally recognized certification for senior network administrators/engineers/architects