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Tactical Network - Engineer

Eliassen Group

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On-site in Fort Lewis, WA

 

Our client seeks a Field Tactical Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for Program Manager C2 Transport supporting PdM Network Modernization for At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks. The engineer will lead configuration, validation, and testing of tactical network systems, manage documentation, and coordinate across systems engineering leads to address integration challenges and evolving requirements. The role includes systems engineering oversight for SATCOM, baseband networking, and related software, collaboration with stakeholder organizations, and delivery of briefings on engineering, architecture, and test status. The engineer will support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown while coordinating with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel. This position may require an uncommon tour to meet mission requirements and occasional travel.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Location: Fort Lewis, WA

Schedule: 5 days onsite or 4x10's

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as focal point and SME for PdM Network Modernization across At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks.
  • Identify and report problems to project leadership, recommend resolutions, and manage system configurations and incident documentation.
  • Configure, validate, and test tactical network systems delivered to units.
  • Provide technical leadership to align actions, schedules, and resolve conflicting viewpoints for support operations and systems.
  • Coordinate system development tasks with systems engineering leads to address integration challenges and new requirements.
  • Oversee development and testing of SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and software.
  • Collaborate across embedded support teams to implement plans that meet program objectives.
  • Represent the program at planning conferences with units and external organizations.
  • Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture, and test status.
  • Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown activities.
  • Coordinate closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other stakeholders.
Experience Requirements:
  • Eight years of related tactical network engineering experience minimum. Fifteen years acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Extensive experience in network engineering with a record of delivering quality solutions within military communications environments.
  • Knowledge of network services such as DNS, DHCP, mail services, Active Directory, SharePoint, and other user services desired.
  • Specialized experience as an engineer in industry or in active, reserve, or National Guard units desired.
  • Experience with PdM Network Modernization products desired.
  • Ability to work an uncommon tour including nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires.
  • Occasional travel as required.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or related field. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with seven additional years of related tactical network engineering experience.
  • Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

 

About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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