Network Engineer SME II

Position Summary:

LinQuest seeks a Network Subject Matter Expert (SMEII) at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland, to provide expertise in implementing the Army’s unified “One Network” vision for Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN) PM TN designs, modernizes, fields and supports the U.S. Army’s continually evolving tactical network transport and networking capabilities. The systems in the portfolio enable integrated global mission command, and voice, video and data exchange -- from home station to the tactical edge of the battlefield -- in support of Army, joint and coalition multi-domain operations. These network transport technologies enable the data-centric network environment that commanders need to retain decision dominance and ensure success on the battlefield against near-peer adversaries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 12 years as a SME in Tactical SATCOM is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field related to Network Engineering
• Ability to assist in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing systems, including the WIN-Tactical Network, portions of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), and the Global Information Grid (GIG).
• Ability to gather mission needs statements, operational requirements Capability Development Documents (ORCDD), and Capability Production Documents (CPD) and translate requirements into technical solutions that are standards-based and cost efficient.
• Ability to develop network architecture for adjacent, higher, and lower units, as well as for allied nations, other government agencies, and commercial service interfaces.
• Knowledge and understanding current/future Force tactical and strategic military communications networks, as well as the architecture, protocols, security, network management, and physics underlying these systems.
• Ability to support technical tasks in the integration of Data/Voice/Video in the Tactical Network, engineering and technical documentation and assistance in the development of technical requirements, specifications, plans and reports, software/hardware engineering, preparation of independent assessments, systems engineering, technical expertise at fielding locations, test and evaluation, architectural/interoperability support, and quality engineering.
• Ability to provide technical support in Tactical Network labs and to develop equipment and network configurations and products.
• Knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies including VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and others
• Experience with designing and implementing LANs and VLANs.  Ability to lead and facilitate technical discussions with internal and external organizations.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Converged Ethernet Over IP (EOIP) network
• Ability to occasionally travel (less than 5%) and provide technical expertise at field locations as required.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience supporting the PEO C3T, or Intelligence & Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) program.  
• Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DOD spacecraft systems
• Knowledge of IC and/or DOD acquisition roles, processes, and /or program management
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering or Digital Engineering

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios.   Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers.  LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence.  Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

 Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits