Network Specialist

NetSEA Technologies

Network Specialist

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Title

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    Network Specialist

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    Description

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    Provide technical network expertise directly to PdL TNIC and by representing TNIC in engineering forums. Conduct on-site support at CTC and NIE Events and perform troubleshooting of the network. Collaborate with soldiers, engineers and TNIC developers to develop solutions to complex problems identified in the field or the lab. Develop scripting tools and roadmap the needed features of future data product related tools. Support Quality Assurance process on products delivered by TNIC to include verification of IP templates and configurations. Coordinates with Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Department of the Army G-3/5/7, Department of the Army G6,US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Joint Modernization Command and PEO C3T stakeholders for the Army's future incentives by gathering requirements, communicating and requesting support from other government stakeholders such as the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and other Programs of Record to guarantee that requirements are met holistically throughout the Army's Tactical Network. Provides technical network expertise directly to PdL TNIC and by representing TNIC in engineering forums. Conducts on-site support at CTC and Joint Warfighter Assessment (JWA) Events and performs troubleshooting of the network. Collaborates with soldiers, engineers and TNIC developers to develop solutions to complex problems identified in the field or the lab. Develops scripting tools and roadmaps the needed features of future data product related tools. Supports Quality Assurance processes on products delivered by TNIC to include verification of IP templates and configurations.

    (a) Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems.
    (b) Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
    (c) Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
    (d) Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.
    (e) Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications.
    (f) Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.
    (g) Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
    (h) Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.
    (i) Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.
    (j) Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints.
    (k) Supervises all personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large scale or multi-shift operations.
    (l) Supervises complex operations that involve two or more additional functions such as, but not limited to, network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities.
    (m) Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.
    (n) Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).
    (o) Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
    (p) Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network.

    Location

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    APG or Remote