Principle Network Subject Matter Expert - TekSynap

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Principle Network SME for the USAF Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Contract.
• Research, analyze, and recommend potential technology/performance enhancements and information system upgrades for the purpose of lifecycle sustainment/replacement, security, and operational improvements necessary to support a secure, reliable, and sustainable environment.
• Plan, design, architect, engineer, and submit Implementation/Design Packages (IDP), Bill of Materials (BOM), and network designs for fully modernized USAF Base Area Networks (BAN), to include Core, Distribution, Access, and Datacenter switching solutions, Wi-Fi, NAC, and Private 5G solutions.
• Design, implement, integrate, and sustain infrastructure with legacy and cloud-based applications to include COTS, and other modernization efforts.
• Integrate and sustain data backup solutions and data warehouses for legacy and cloud-based applications.
• Design, implement, and sustain automated network testing infrastructure.
• Design Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery planning and participate in related exercises.
• Ensure that designs and solutions conform to BAN Reference Architecture, DoD/agency security requirements and policies, to include DISA STIGs.
• Provide infrastructure planning, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and support for both NIPRnet and SIPRNet network infrastructure and supporting systems (NAC, DNS, DHCP, OCSP, etc.)
• Create and update design drawings.
• Provide support for vulnerability management.
• infrastructure projects for classified and unclassified environments.
• Provide network/system engineering support for forward deployed survey and installation teams.
• Act as escalation point for Task Order Network Engineering and NOC teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting Network Design, Architecture, Vendor Analysis, Implementation, Accreditation, Sustainment, and installation activities.
• Certifications:
  • DoD IAT II or greater certification
  • Cisco CCIE or comporable

TekSynap is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Network Subject Matter Expert to support its USAF Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) IDIQ Contract. This critical role demands a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in network design, architecture, and implementation. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of USAF's network infrastructure, ensuring it remains secure, reliable, and technologically advanced. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization of Air Force bases across the nation, working with cutting-edge technologies and addressing complex challenges in both classified and unclassified environments.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong Business Acumen – Understands elements driving successful USAF BIM Task Order (TO) Capture, knowledgeable in current and future USAF acquisition and infrastructure strategies, practices, trends, and technologies.
• Market Leadership: Develops and communicates clear understanding of market, company offerings, competition, partners, and key trends as it relates to TekSynap’s USAF BIM Capture and BD efforts.
• Agility - Ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and create competitive strategies for TOs where TekSynap is managing multiple complex USAF bases under a single centralized architecture and management framework.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting USAF/HNI customer expectations; uses first-hand customer information to improve TekSynap’s ability to win and execute USAF BIM TOs.
• Negotiation Skills – Skillful in challenging situations; seeks win-win outcomes for both TekSynap and the USAF.
• Drive for Results – Consistently exceeds goals; pushes self and others for results.
• High Ethical Standards - Direct and honest; adheres to core values in all situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Telework with some travel to Hanscom AFB, MA
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 50%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Active DoD Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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