Principal Network Engineer

Job Title: Principal Network Engineer




Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Fully Remote with Travel)





Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance





Job Description:





HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT





Network Engineer provides the technical expertise to modernize network


design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force


bases globally. The Network 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.





Primary Responsibilities:





This position will perform the following duties:





- Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to


coordinate 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 network design 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.





Other tasks include:





- 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.





WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:


● Education: 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.





● Required Experience:





- 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.





● Required Technical Skills:





- Familiarity with network design documents such as – Site Survey


Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built


diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices





- 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





● Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required





● Location: Remote





DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:





- Experience using MS Visio and MS Excel





Travel Required:





80-100%





Work Locations:





Working locations will vary, but will be located on site at Air Force


Bases around the world.