Senior Network Engineer - Competitive Range Solutions, LLC

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to assist in the direction and management of the program's executive support group.  The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team. 

The Senior Network Engineer will be critical in maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing our network infrastructure, focusing on urgent break-fixes and high-priority requirements. The candidate must have a deep understanding of network connectivity across various classification levels and be committed to excellent responses to incidents affecting mission-critical operations. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the Rapid Response Team to conduct urgent break-fixes and fulfill requirements in response to incidents. Prioritize and respond to incidents with the understanding that less than 5% of typical incidents are classified as urgent. 
  
• Manage network connectivity at all VIP/General Officer quarters within the scope of responsibility. Ensure readiness for VIP visits and support high-priority requirements in these locations. 
  
• Implement and manage network connectivity and transport across all classification levels. This includes managing and installing encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment (e.g., UPS). 
  
• Oversee life-cycle maintenance for all transport devices and supporting equipment. Ensure all installations, maintenance, and removals are conducted according to approved standards and architectural drawings. 
  
• Manage and perform patching and cabling for devices in VIP/GO quarters. 
  
• Assist the Crisis Management Teams in managing cost transfers and updating user agreements with the customer base. 
  
• Prepare the Rapid Response Team Monthly Report detailing work performed, including man-hours and materials spent supporting the month's requirements. 
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a proven track record in rapid response and high-priority incident management. 
  
• Familiar with the duties of the JNOSC Core Engineering Team, Service Restoral Team, TACLANE Team, Service Response Team, and MAC Team. 
  
• Experience in managing network connectivity and transport across different classification levels. 
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment. 
  
• Experience with patching and cabling network devices. 
  

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer sciences, business management, or related field (Required)
  
• Master's degree (Preferred)
  
• One nationally recognized certification for senior network administrators/engineers/architects