What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer Timing and Synchronization position at CompQsoft,Inc .?
Title: Network Engineer Timing and Synchronization
Location: Fort Meade MD ( Hybrid work )
Duration: Long Term
Clearance required: Top Secret with SCI
Certification required by project: CompTIA SEC or Willing to Obtain
Overview:
CompQsoft seeks a Network Engineer with a specialty in Timing and Synchronization to join our engineering team in support of our DoD customer. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic network engineer to join our DISA team in delivering high quality timing distribution systems. You will be responsible for the technical design, tradeoffs, and development of network layouts and system configurations.
Responsibilities:
- Engineering, testing, and managing high-precision time distribution systems (PTP/NTP)
- Standard project engineering, site/node designs, testing and Tier III support
- Initiate and coordinate with customers sensitive customer timing feeds
- Develop site/project-specific system engineering designs to transition current timing feeds to the new timing distribution scheme
- Conduct cybersecurity hardening of the Timing and Sync network management servers
- Develop detailed test plans, test reports, implementation plans, configuration guides and other technical documentation
- Monitor project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
- Support the acquisition of hardware and software
- Work with the installation team to survey sites
- Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
- Support field installers with calibration/testing/troubleshooting methods to ensure all equipment, circuits, and services are successfully implemented
Required Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience in Timing architectures and design
- Strong understanding of IP networking, frequency, and time synchronization protocols (PTP/NTP)
- Experience with one of the following is desired: Microsemi, FEI Zyfer CommSync II, Finisar, Symmetricom
- Strong working knowledge of GPS (and the technology behind it - Stratum 1 timing sources, antennas, and Cesium Clocks, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, specifically, Excel, Word, and Visio; MS Project is a plus
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), effective leadership, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience working with DOD
- Field Services experience is a plus