Network Engineer 2 - Columbus AFB, MS

Troubleshoot and debugging complex network problems and recommending operational efficiency improvements

Preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and schedule maintenance.

Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide role back plan.

Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.

Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

Requires ability to support a 24/7 on-call schedule

Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.

Employs moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.

Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.

Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.

Works with project managers to meet expectations for Network tasks.

Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.

Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.

Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers

Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for projects

Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation Pricing of change orders

Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish Company project planning (PKOM’s and gate checks)

Collaborates with other disciplines to define work / interfaces.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 2+ years of experience

Master's degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 0+ years of experience

Reading network and connectivity schematics and plans

Network system startup, configuration, and calibration

Testing and troubleshooting

Use of basic electrical and machinist hand tools

Use of testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool) Tools/Software

Ticketing and monitoring toolsets

Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platform, such as: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista

Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)

Knowledge of Cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.