Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC Regular PRIMARY FUNCTION This employee is responsible for the Network Infrastructure, Systems and associated parts/equipment fully supporting Eielson Air Force Base Air Combat Training Systems, Electronic Warfare Threat Systems, Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range of Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC). This employee will be responsible on ensuring the day-to-day Network Engineering support, system operability, supporting customers, troubleshooting, maintenance, and detailed records management of assigned systems. He/she is required to possess a detailed operational knowledge of Network Systems Infrastructure within JPARC. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for evaluating/maintaining microwave radios, legacy TDMA radios and Carrier Ethernet (Mesh, P2P & P2MP)
Help establish guidelines, policies and procedures surrounding "network risks" and keeping range data "secure" which reflect Eielson mission needs.
Evaluating/maintaining network elements (Routers, Switches, IDS/IPS, AAA, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
Responsible for integrating new range network equipment (requirements, planning, evaluation, procurement, integration, test and monitoring)
Task requires detailed knowledge of network architectures, performance, protocol suites, test tools, and equipment configurations of various network elements (concentrators, bridges, routers, switches, VPNs, Firewalls, Servers, Media converters, etc.)
Ability to resolve network interoperability problem to obtain operations across all platforms
Configure Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range (JDEWR) systems to different WAN/LAN environments in multi-nation environments
Audit current and future range network equipment and implement security strategy
Support design, acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services
Assists design, acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services
Develop solutions to information assurance problems based on requirements and available security programs and services
Document network best practices for security and information assurance based on JDEWR and Eielson JIADS mission requirements
Establish equipment configuration policies and backup; monitor for completion and viability
Supervise planning and implementation of new range network projects to bring the right security implementation for smooth network operations during JDEWR and Eielson missions
Monitor the security of range information systems, perform scans, carry out updates, and investigate security incidents
Ensures equipment are operational for daily use
Provides/supports detailed reports to management and during all Government reviews and meetings
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Other duties as requested/assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Microwave LOS link design/operation experience, link budgets, COTS availability
UNIX and Windows system administration experience
Low level debug experience, Windows and UNIX Kernel knowledge
Hands on field experience required with military electronics
Self-starter, individual contributor, and a team leader
Electronic Warfare equipment training procedures and practices knowledge
Point to Point microwave operations with packet routing technologies experience
Ability to perform duties on and off military installations, both inside and outside with diverse terrain, climates, and varying infrastructure support.
Ability to support travel around the Pacific to Korea, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Guam, Thailand, and Canada (anticipate 3 to 5 trips per year).
Presentation and ability to give presentation to large audience.
Ability to support other shop duties QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of an Engineering Degree (EE Preferred) with 5+ years of work experience on electronics systems, remote communication, or radar systems with wideband communications systems or equivalent work experience
Performing work in the job's occupational field requires the application of complex, technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and the extensive and applied use of related concepts, practices, and methods
Network Expertise including design and troubleshooting; 5 years of practical network experience desired. Experience with multicast, routing, VPN, 802.1x, and security protocols
Certifications: CISSP, Scanners, CCNP from Cisco or Juniper equivalent
Data Processing, Data Center Experience, Informing Others, Reporting Skills, Supply Management, Independence, Productivity, Confidentiality, Documentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Problem Solving, Computers
Air Force Range Support, Electronic Warfare equipment and Military training and weapons range electronic infrastructure experience
Valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a DoD background check, pass drug test and obtain SECRET security clearance with TS clearance eligibility PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g). EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.