SITEC - Wireless Network Engineer - MacDill AFB

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Wireless Network Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3.  Positions are located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB FL, and at the TSOC and Component locations in the United States and abroad. 

 

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract

(SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide

USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs),

and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network

Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and

common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct

training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Wireless Network Engineers perform tier three wireless network support. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills and must be knowledgeable in both wired and wireless network technology. An in-depth background in wireless equipment, standards, protocols, and security standards is necessary. Wireless Network Engineers must be effective communicators with excellent written, verbal communications, and presentation skills to collaborate successfully with network technicians, vendors, and managers. Wireless Network Engineers should demonstrate leadership skills and excellent customer interaction skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks
• Researching, designing and implementing wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software
• Planning, designing, engineering, configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing classified and unclassified wireless LANs, including wireless access points and their interconnection to the wired infrastructure
• Making recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government’s requirements
• Conducting and documenting radio frequency (RF) coverage and site surveys
• Documenting network infrastructure and design
• Evaluating the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks
• Researching, designing and implementing wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software
• Making recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government’s requirements
• Conducting and documenting radio frequency (RF) coverage and site surveys
• Documenting network infrastructure and design
• Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM missiom

* Positions are contingent on contract award *

 

 

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

 

• A DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level is required. 
• BS with 8-10 years of experience, MS with 6-8, or PhD with 3-5 
• At least 8 in LAN/WAN engineering and design work, including 3-5 years specializing in wireless technologies, such as WiFi and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)
• CWNE OR CCNP Enterprise with one network wireless concentration OR CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator OR CWNP Certified Wireless Technology Specialist OR Aruba Certified Mobility Professional OR CCIE Wireless certifications 

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary ran