Overseas Field Engineer (Network Engineering)

Falls Church, VA
Full Time
Mid Level

Please note that this position is Overseas, It is not for a position in Falls Church, VA.

Qualifications:

  • This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for Network Engineers to stay current with their certifications while expanding their skills outside traditional roles to include Linux, voice services, cyber security, and a variety of military data links
  • This position may be filled as a Principal Field Engineer (Network Engineering) or Sr Principal Field Engineer (Network Engineering)
  • Bachelor degree and 5 years of related experience
  • An additional 4 years of experience in repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Experience administering Linux and Cisco client/server systems, managing IP based networks, and ability to solve difficult technical problems focused on the delivery of voice and data services over wireless IP networks
  • Experience with High Assurance IP Encryptor's (HAIPEs), KG-250, KG-250X
  • Must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (either CCNA or CCNP and must have Security+)
  • Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements
  • Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years
  • Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Field Engineer (Network Engineering):
  • Bachelor degree and 9 years of related experience
  • An additional 4 years of experience in repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Experience administering Linux and Cisco client/server systems, managing IP based networks, and ability to solve difficult technical problems focused on the delivery of voice and data services over wireless IP networks
  • Experience with High Assurance IP Encryptor's (HAIPEs), KG-250, KG-250X
  • Must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (either CCNA or CCNP and must have Security+)
  • Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements
  • Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years

Clearance:

  • Active Secret Required (can hold Top Secret)


Pay:

  • Hourly Range: $50 - $75/hour
  • The above hourly range represents a general guideline; however, Fusion considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions


Responsibilities:

  • Location: OCONUS
  • Shift: Any 
  • Travel Required: Yes, 100% of the Time
  • Be part of a technical team that operates and maintains a complex tactical communication system in sustained operations and exercise
  • Support operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations and dynamic Joint Exercises
  • Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer the airborne and terrestrial networking and Linux components of a communication system
  • Administer equipment and environments which include Linux servers/clients, network attached storage devices, virtual machines, routers, switches, firewalls, and TACLANEs
  • Other fundamental duties include basic Linux system administration, account management, data collection, syslog review and maintaining the systems cyber security posture
  • Tertiary duties include maintaining and troubleshooting voice services including Asterisk call managers and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
  • Use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures, and reports
  • Assist and develop proficiency with performance of other engineering and operational duties as required in support of the exercise operational network
  • Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  • Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of military voice and data services
  • This position requires up to 50% travel throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of US Army exercises
  • This position requires up to 50% travel throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of US Army exercises
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