Federal Network Engineer

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The US Federal Governments Markets Division is chartered with being the premier, compliant supplier of world-class communications solutions to the U.S. Federal Government by providing the highest quality products, systems and services. The USFGMD will achieve this with a professional, well-trained, diverse work force creating a positive and profitable customer relationship resulting in Total Customer Satisfaction and growth of our business.

The Federal Systems Technology Department of the USFGMD is responsible for services supporting a charter of implementing and integrating complex systems sold worldwide to the US Federal Government. As a Federal Network Engineer (ASTRO/WAVE), you will be exposed to a wide variety of communications requirements in both the Pre Sale and Post Sale phases of a project. These applications span the entire breadth of the US Federal Government throughout the world.

This role supports a Federal Government Agency with a complex, large-scale deployment of specialized ASTRO systems and solutions. The Federal Network Engineer (ASTRO/WAVE) is a critical technical role, working both on-site and remotely with Program Management, other Engineers, and the Federal Government Agency Customer to achieve communication goals.

This position is responsible for the architectural network design of backhaul solutions for ASTRO 25, WAVE VoIP, and adjacent technologies, ensuring the creation of highly secure, easily managed, mission-critical IP networks for Federal, State, and Local government agencies.

Daily work involves developing technical strategies, leading various migration efforts, presenting to the customer, and creating comprehensive documentation. The Federal Network Engineer will be hands-on, executing in-field integrations, migrations, and expansion plans they have developed. This team also serves as a high-level escalation point for sustainment activities and direct customer interaction.

• Lead and define technical network architecture designs for ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies backhaul networks.
• Develop strategies for and execute complex system migrations, expansions, and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership for the engineering community in network design best practices.
• Consult with Pre-Sale and Post-Sale Design teams to establish strategy, direction, and implementation plans.
• Conduct network topology assessments and troubleshooting.
• Create and document detailed network drawings.
• Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for program systems, assisting technical and engineering resources with system maintenance.
• Continually evaluate and work with third-party vendor equipment/contractors to ensure requirements are met.

• Must be able to work on-site in Linthicum, MD, and Washington D.C. 3-5 times per week, based on program needs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically to support customer projects.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s).
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a TSSCI (YW) clearance.
• Must be willing to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Land Mobile Radio (LMR).
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing infrastructure upgrades.
• Extensive technical knowledge of deployed ASTRO and WAVE technologies, including:
  Advanced networking and cyber security principles;
  Active Directory administration; ASTRO applications (UNC, PM, UEM); ESXi, RHEL;
  Host Based Security platforms and PKI; WAVE technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing, deploying, and troubleshooting IP networks.
• Experience with firewalls and security-related appliances.
• Solid ability to administer and troubleshoot in an IT-type environment.
• Required to lift equipment of approximately 50 lbs.

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple concurrent responsibilities of varying priorities.
• Strong self-management, organization skills, and a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce high-quality, clear, and professional documentation.
• Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and G-Suite applications.

• 10+ years in IT, Networking, Field Engineering,…