Lead Wired Engineer

Responsibilities

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Technica Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, self-directed individual to fill the Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Lead Wired Engineer position. This position will oversee all wired network aspects for the project and serve as the main POC for all wired networking issues related to the modernization and sustainment of Air Force Base Area Networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain a modernized wireless network infrastructure aligned with USG technical requirements.
• Support the establishment of a Network Integration Lab (NIL) and the associated activities to certify wired network design before deployment to the target site.
• Develop network designs based on DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) formats.
• Support PMO and the local base Communications Squadron.
• Work closely with the PMO/specified personnel to facilitate effective planning and timely execution of critical objectives.
• Support the PM with subcontractor interface requirements.
• Notify the USG PMO and the TO PM immediately of any technical problems or issues.
• Provide Tier 3 advanced wireless engineering support after production network transitions to the sustainment phase.
• Support the preparation and delivery of engineering documents prior to submission to the USG. This includes, but is not limited to, Site Preparation Requirements and Installation Plan (SPRIP), previously known as, Telecommunication Systems Installation Plan (TSIP), Preliminary Integration Review (PIR), Critical Integration Review (CIR), and Integration Plan Acceptance (IPA), System/Subsystem Design Document (S/SDD), Qualification Test Plans and Procedures, and Assessment and Authorization documents to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO).

The position will be based in Sterling, VA, or at other select locations as required by the contract, and may support a hybrid work schedule. The final approved work schedule arrangement will be coordinated with the hiring manager. This position may require 10%-20% travel.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ related experience
• Have one or more of the following Network engineering technical certifications provided within DoD 8140/DCWF and/or equivalent DoD training.
  • SecurityX/CASP ; CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, CEH, Cloud , CND, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT, GICSP, GSEC, Network , Security or SSCP.
• Prior experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks to include hardware (switches, routers), Intent-based networking, network management systems (NMS), network access control (NAC), quality of service (QoS), network services (timing, logging, etc.), and ISP/OSP distribution systems (DS) (fiber and copper cables and infrastructure).
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Routing and switching, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), deep knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLAN design and trunking, high-availability features, and spanning tree optimization.
  • Network design and implementation, including campus network design principles, network segmentation and access, Layer 2 and Layer 3 network topology planning, and network capacity planning.
  • Network hardware expertise, including enterprise routers and high-end switches, fiber optic technologies, and Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) optics, and cabling standards.
• Familiarization with DoD implementations, including cybersecurity standards, risk management framework, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DoD PKI and certificate frameworks, and ATO.

Desired

• 5 years’ experience working on Department of Air Force (DAF) programs and/or knowledge of DAF-relevant projects.
• Hands-on experience with designing and deploying intent-based networking using EVPN-VXLAN standards and technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Overview

About Technica: At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.

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