Long Haul Network Specialist - DIRECT LABOR
Full Time - up to 2500 hours annually. Plan, install, operate and maintain MCTOG long haul (SWAN/JNN/LMST) and TACSAT (PSC-5, PRC 148, 117) networks that shall be primarily data focused. Services riding these networks shall include ABCS, USMC C2 Microsoft Server 2003/2008 servers to include Domain Controllers, DNS Servers, DHCP servers, Exchange Servers, SharePoint Servers, Print servers, Backup servers, WSUS Servers, Antivirus Servers, and Virtual Machines using VM-Ware, ESX server, and Microsoft Virtual Server to act as application server platforms. Setups, configure, and maintain the Cisco router and switches in a Core, Distribution, and Access Layer design;. this includes updating and backing up configurations as well as researching better ways to secure the network. Setting up encryption on the hardware and port security via MAC address port reservation. Plan, install, operats, and maintains network redundancy solutions. Coordinates with MCTOG command to implement network outages in support of network maintenance. Install all new software versions on ground control station application servers. Ensure that the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices are in the delivery enterprise, data and network services. Receive, process and executesmitigation for Information AssuranceVulnerability Alerts to include network elements, encryption devises, operating system,application server software, hardware updates, and patches. Install, operate, upgradeand back up all network management software used to monitor network capacity andperformance. Identify and develop network requirements in support of unit training anddevelop logical network diagrams from requirements. Validates and updates physical network diagrams as required. Configures logical and specific IP addresses for all network elements, according to the network plan. Answer trouble calls for all Long Haul and TACSAT network data services and provides feedback to the users as well as the command. Maintain software library for command and training units.Supervisory Controls.Reports to the designated Team Lead as assigned by the contracted company.Receive tasks from MCTOG via the Team Lead. Physical Demands: Work is generally sedentary except during occasional visits to off- site locations where there may be a requirement to hike short distances into training areas. There shall be a requirement to assist in moving and repositioning computer systems, servers, and other office equipment weighing no more than 50 pounds per person (e.g. two-man lift 100lbs). Work Environment: Much of the work is in an office setting; however, during certain training events there maybe a requirement to operate in a spartan environment where there is potential exposure to venomous snakes, poisonous plants, steep terrain, hot and cold, dry and humid weather.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or Electrical engineering desired. Comp TIA Network and Comp TIA Security , Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE - Win 2003/2008 Enterprise Server or better), Technical Specialist (MCTS - MS Exchange server 2003/07), Cisco Certified Network Administrator. Certifications Desired: Microsoft SQL 2007, Microsoft SharePoint 2007. Military Operational Experience: Previous military service is highly desired. Applicants shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience in long haul/TACSAT communications and networking within a military communications unit. Applicants shall have knowledge in Information Assurance (IA) to identify recommendations for facility safeguards to include Crypto equipment interconnectivity i.e. KG-175s. Shall have knowledge in digital communication networks (classified [SIPR] and unclassified [NIPR]) employed in support of military operations. Desired knowledge in tactical Wide Area Networks. Knowledge of integrating systems and applications across the SIPR and NIPR networks in order to support data paths to include the integration of multiple protocol QOS applications to improve network efficiencies.
Valid Secret Clearance Required 
Company Description:
The largest communications company in the United States. And the world. We are the industry leaders in providing wireless service, high speed internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services across the US. We are also developing our business to include next-generation television services with our new AT&T U-VerseSM TV.
Join our incredibly diverse company of more than 250,000 people and help drive the innovation that keeps AT&T at the leading edge of technology and service. Expect big things from the company that created the communications industry.