DS Engineer Back Office Design

Description

TEKsystems is seeking Junior up to Senior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer, DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Senior, and DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Advisor.

Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Technical support - provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects.
• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.
• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.
• Provides input into risk tracking process.
• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• For Junior level: 2+ years' experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
• For Senior level: 5+ years' experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
• For Advisor level: 8+ years' experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.

• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing.
• Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions.

• Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations.
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools.
• Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required.
• Cabling, inventory tracking, cat5, network cabling.

The manager is expecting these back office roles to last upwards of 6 months or longer. Assuming that GDIT continues to win task orders, the ideally would like to move these teams over to new contracts. If candidate is willing to travel, they can also use them for implementation.

This is a Contract position based out of North Little Rock, AR.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

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