Tactical Network - Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On-site in Fort Hood, TX

Our client seeks a Tactical Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting Program Manager C2 Transport for PdM Network Modernization across At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks. The role includes configuration, validation, and testing of tactical network systems, documentation of configurations and test results, leadership to align actions and schedules, and collaboration across engineering leads and stakeholder organizations. The engineer will coordinate development and testing of SATCOM systems, baseband networking, and related software, develop and deliver briefings, and support network planning, setup, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown while working closely with unit CFSRs and S6 staff.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top 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: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

• Serve as focal point and SME for PdM Network Modernization ATH, OTM, and SATCOM networks.
• Identify and report problems and discrepancies, recommend resolutions, and document incidents, configurations, and test procedures/results.
• Configure, validate, and test tactical network systems delivered to units.
• Exercise technical leadership to align required actions, schedules, and resolve conflicts affecting support operations and systems.
• Coordinate system development tasks with program systems engineering leads to address integration challenges and new requirements.
• Provide systems engineering oversight for SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and software development.
• Coordinate across embedded support teams to implement plans of action and achieve program objectives.
• Represent PM Tactical Network at unit and external planning conferences.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders at all levels to integrate program operations and objectives.
• Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture planning, and test status.
• Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown.
• Work closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel to coordinate activities.

• Eight years of related tactical network engineering experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional seven years of related tactical network engineering experience, for a total of fifteen years.
• Extensive experience in network engineering with a record of delivering high-quality solutions within military communications environments.
• Knowledge of network services such as DNS, DHCP, Mail, Active Directory, SharePoint, and related user services desired.
• Specialized experience as an engineer in industry or in active, reserve, or National Guard units desired.
• Familiarity with PdM Network Modernization products desired.
• Ability to work uncommon tours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on mission requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Mandatory: US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or related field, or an additional seven years of related tactical network engineering experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance.

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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.

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