DRSN Network Engineer - Blackstone Talent Group

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a DRSN Network Engineer to join our Client's team.

Description of Duties:

The DRSN Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• 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
• Have the ability to 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

Basic Requirements:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 1 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 0 years of general experience.
• 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)
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) indoctrination

Desired Requirements:

• 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

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities