Senior Network Installation Specialist

Team: Engineering

Location: Remote

Commitment: Regular

Workplace Type: remote

Job Description

The objective of the U.S. Army is to utilize PdM GENM-A as the resource to lead the modernization, expansion, enhancement, and upgrades of all types of IT infrastructure, IT systems, IT support systems, communications systems, and associated infrastructure, hardware, and software known as COMPMOD for the Army’s CONUS installations.
 
This effort will allow the Government to obtain current IT technology and upgrade legacy IT technology to meet mission needs on an enterprise level as part of the Army Unified Network Plan.
As a part of the survey phase, the survey team will survey all applicable GENM-A capabilities being deployed at each installation:
 
• Non-Classified Installation Campus Area Network (NIPR)
• Secret Classified Installation
• Campus Area Network (Secured internet protocol router (SIPR) Foundational Wi-Fi
• Voice Modernization (VMOD) Mission
• Command from Afar (MCfA) - as applicable
• Outside Plant (OSP)
• Inside Plant (ISP) Installation
• Service Node (ISN)
• Army Enterprise Transport (AET) This role requires a strong background in system implementation architecture and a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components. 
This role requires a strong background in system implementation architecture and a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components.

Education and Background

5+ years of relevant experience as Implementation Engineer Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Special Requirements/Security Clearance:
• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret preferred 
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations 

Years of Experience

5+ years of relevant experience as Implementation Engineer

Responsibilities:
• Planning and completion of complex and detailed technical projects from survey and engineering to site implementation 
• Develop and maintain high standards of installation and service, and assist with leading, training, and counseling network installation technicians toward high performance 
• Serve as a technical knowledge resource to project managers and field technicians
• Work directly with project managers as the first line of communication for the field installation teams supporting the PM’s project(s) 
• Maintain accountability for the task-oriented work efforts of project assigned personnel 
• Help ensure engineering schedules are met or exceeded 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive IT implementation designs 
TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION
• Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards 
• Responsible for physical onsite network surveys to determine the engineering solution for each project assigned 
• Responsible for providing client-site network installations support of hardware, including installation of entire service delivery nodes, as prescribed by Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentation 
• Prepare and provide complex site reports, documents, diagrams and VISIO drawings as required to meet customer deliverable requirements. Train and certify others to develop the same proficiency 
• Provide input to the field technicians group to assist with the formation of procedural documentation for field tasks - BER testing, platform configurations, deliverables, procedures, etc. 
• Performs configuration of installed technology, which may include cryptographic, MPLS, optical and timing equipment and supporting systems
• Performs troubleshooting and fault-isolation to bring installed equipment to functional state. Coordinates with network engineers to facilitate installation testing and acceptance 
ENGINEERING AND FIELD ASSISTANCE
• In coordination with Engineering, provide project design support where needed and requested to meet customer objectives 
• Assesses, designs, builds, and documents current site network configuration and user requirements at each site. Interprets SES according to real world conditions encountered at client site and modifies solution/design accordingly 
• Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes 
• Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, and other platform specifications
• Documents as-built configuration through redlined SES documentation and produces Completion Reports (CR). Provides oversight and guidance of client-site installation support services 
• Maintain high standards of installation services, and help instill this in assigned field techs 
• Provide onsite and remote technical direction in support of system's deployment, configuration, commissioning, and testing 
• Provide onsite directions and assistance during installations 
• Ensures assigned field techs remain current on all required training and certifications to completion 

Working Conditions

Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.