Job Description

The 46th Test Squadron Datalinks Test Flight (46 TS/TGBC) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer that will provide support to the 46 Test Squadron, Datalinks Test Lab at Eglin AFB.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide unique opportunities to learn from on-the-job training with other team members and in-house training for the unique technology areas.

We realize that few will have all qualifications needed to support the systems under test, but we are looking for people that have a solid network engineering foundation and are motivated to learn, and works well with others.

This support includes the following:

• Serves as an experienced network engineer for the Datalinks Test Lab supporting Link 16 datalinks test events through the development and implementation of tactical datalinks network environments.
• Installs, configures, and maintains Cisco switches, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and fiber/copper cable infrastructures.
• Identifies and implements industry best practices and DoD security compliance standards.
• Monitors and optimizes network performance; monitors network usage and security.
• Analyzes current network capability and future requirements to propose network optimization and new network solutions; deploys network upgrades where applicable.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network related problems and outages.
• Performs other related functions as required to advise and assist the customer in the successful accomplishment of test support and test execution.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

* Master's degree in technical discipline and 10 years of technical experience 
* Bachelor's degree iin technical discipline and 18 years of technical experience
* High school diploma and 22 years of technical experience

• Proven network engineering experience with hands-on knowledge maintaining network infrastructures, proficient in working with Cisco network devices and network cable systems.
• Active Secret clearance.
• DoD IA 8570 IAT Level II, Security+CE, or higher must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Able to travel 5% of the time to remote test locations both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must possess effective oral and written communications skills, with the ability to function successfully in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with virtualized networks—VMWare a plus.
• Experience working with Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• An active Cisco CCNP certification is desirable.
• Experience hardening network systems using current DISA STIGs preferred.
• CAT-5/6 and fiber optic cable installation experience desired.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.