DRSN Network Engineer 101645 - iTec

DRSN Network Engineer 
Location: Colorado Springs, CO. 
DoD Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.  

Job Responsibilities:

• The DRSN Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
• Be responsible for DRSN Operations and Maintenance.
• Design and plan network communications systems.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conduct testing of network design.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
• Develop training scenarios and documentation to build expertise among team.
• Document and enforce processes and procedures.
• Can work individually or within a team environment to accomplish tasks/meet schedules.
• Multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. 

Required Skills:

• Must have 2 years of directly related experience in one of the following: Red Switch; working with the DRSN and DSS networks (e.g., RS-232, RS-530, T1); various protocols for data transmission; DSX equipment panels and associated wiring, fiber optic cabling, connectors and termination techniques, metallic cabling.
• Must have a DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE or CISSP). 

Desired Skills:

• Have Red Switch certificate of training, or 4 years of Red Switch experience.
• Have strong technical and hands-on experience working with the DRSN and DSS networks to include engineering, troubleshooting, developing Local Service Requests (LSRs) and Change Requests, circuit diagrams, and line button layout sheets.
• Have strong knowledge of encryption hardware used in the DRSN/DSS networks.
• Have experience supporting an operational network, tech-control environments, crypto maintenance, COMSEC, or systems administration.
• Have Remedy ticketing experience.
• Have a current CISSP certification. 

Recruiter: Lerin Merry 

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.