Communication/Network Field Engineer

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, a rapidly growing small company in Huntsville, AL, is currently seeking a Communication/Network Field Engineer. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise for tactical communications equipment/ networked systems in support of research, development, integration, and acquisition efforts. 
• Candidate must have ability to accept tasks and work independently to achieve task completion.
• Candidate must have ability to learn new systems/communication equipment.
• Candidate will work with government and prime contractor teams to assess component integration approaches, monitor progress, and determine the most effective improvements to a component integration strategy.
• Candidate must be able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS with short notification(s)
• Travel 50% of the time

Requirements and Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required
• BS degree and 2-5 years or a High School Degree and 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain
• Must have valid passport
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security CE, CCNA-Security, CySA , CASP CE, CCNP-Security, CISA, etc.) to start in the position.
• Experience with developing technical documentations, including briefs and presentations.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching design and configuration.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and other network protocols and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• The ability to work under pressure to ensure mission success.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in real world situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Additional Required Skills: 

• Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Network certification
  • Ability to understand and decipher router configurations.
  • Strong understanding in network and IP protocols, routing, and firewall solutions
  • Knowledge of building configurations, updating IOS, applying STIG’s (Security Technical Implementation guide)
  • Troubleshooting of communications, network or firewall issues in a real time environment

OR

• Installation, operation and troubleshooting of Military Satellite Communication equipment.
  • Ability to research, test and understand communication equipment and provided organized thoughts and suggestions in reference to that equipment in a concise and understandable manner.
  • Install, operate, troubleshoot and maintain communication equipment.
  • Installation and support of crypto environments

Preferred Knowledge and Experience: 

• Strong Understanding of Tactical Communication Equipment
• Ability to develop and execute testing of equipment/software.
• Experience with fiber optic and networking cabling; troubleshooting, repair and installation
• Experience with integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems such as the PRC family of radios, SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, JNN, Gators and COMSEC
• A working knowledge of Link-16 Data protocols

Benefits and pay range:

CSSA offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, short-term disability, long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.

About CSSA:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Prospective an/or new employees will be required to adhere with CSSA's COVID-19 policy. Customer site requirements will take precedence over CSSA's policy.