MDA Network Controller – DISA OS

MDA Network Controller

  • Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • Work Schedule: 100% Onsite
  • Clearance: Secret
  • Certification: Security+ CE

This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in our 24×7 Missile Defense (MD) Operation Support Cell (OSC) often working in tandem with our Transport, IP, and / or Unified Capabilities (UC) NOCs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for overall network support for customer programs including monitoring and evaluating various components of the DISA Enterprise Network.
  • Partner with engineering team to provide specifications for network architecture, evaluating and integrating new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments.
  • Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and system architectures to develop solutions for network outages or other systems issues.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex network problems.
  • Interacts with customer and/or senior leadership regarding network engineering, technical considerations, and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
  • May be required to troubleshoot issues utilizing established procedures.
  • This is a rotating shift position and must be available for a rotating shift.
  • Verify equipment is operating within parameters of predetermined configurations and react to alarms as necessary.
  • Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SONET, IP and SATCOM network issues.
  • Provide SONET/SDH/IP network support to include configuration of switches, routers, multiplexers, media converters, and modems.
  • Utilization of diagrams, maps, cut sheets, and TSOs/SAAs/GAAs as source documentation for network configuration.
  • Utilize ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our customer’s communications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma and 2-4 years of related experience; Associates and Bachelor’s degrees, preferred.
  • Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE) prior to start date.
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 operation.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management.
  • Understanding of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) architecture and signal flow.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, Promina, CISCO (multiplexers), Juniper, ADTRAN, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching, SATCOM/MILSATCOM.
  • General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.
  • Familiarity with the operation of trunk (bulk), MILSATCOM, and data encryption devices.
  • Currently possess an active Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

For more information please Contact Us Or send an email to HR@rmantras.com