Location: Lorton, VA Category: Engineer Job Brief Immediate Hire at Fort Belvoir SUMMARY The SATCOM Engineer will provide systems engineering, programmatic/analytical support, and technical assistance for Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI), Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Inflatable Satellite Antenna, and any additional follow-on systems. An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Design, plan, install, integrate and maintain backbone core-area tactical and strategic communications networks, including portions of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Gather requirements from user, Operational Need Statements and Capability Production Documents (CPD) for Army's tactical communications systems and translate requirements into technical solutions that are standards-based and cost efficient. 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. Responsible for the engineering design, development, integration, installation, operation and maintenance of the WIN-T network. Support technical tasks in the integration of Data/Voice/Video/Telephony in the WIN-T 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. Provide technical support in WIN-T equipment labs. Develop equipment and network configurations and products. Support technology insertion testing relative to emerging WIN-T Networks requirements and capabilities. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General Engineer, or related field may be substituted for work experience). Knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies from VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, HP and others. Cisco Experience to include: Cisco IOS and NXOS, Cisco ISE, Cisco UCS Networking and Configuration, Cisco ASA. Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP as well as proficiency in MULTICAST; a background with designing and implementing LANs and VLANs. Experience with VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, Call Manager Express, Redcom Sigma Core Experience with network protocol analysis using Sniffer, wireshark or similar tool. Familiarity with Army Software Baselines and Architectures. Experience working with Microsoft and Active DirectoryProvide technical expertise at field locations as needed. Desired certifications: CCNA (CCNP preferred) CompTIA Security+ (or ability to certify within 6 months of hire) SECURITY CLEARANCE Active DoD Secret Clearance TRAVEL 20% travel may be required Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities PM18 SECURITY CLEARANCE Active DoD Secret Clearance TRAVEL 20% travel may be required Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities PM18 PI138369961