AIS/Network Engineer

MAG Aerospace; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Mid Level IT professional to develop and maintain networks, monitor performance, optimize server capacity, and secure networks for the Command. The role includes supporting daily Information Systems operations, maintenance, and administration of assigned networks.

Candidate must have a current Top Secret clearance, with a CI Polygraph expected within 6 months. This position requires US citizenship and readiness to work on classified programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years applied work experience as an AIS/Network engineer.
• Must possess familiarity with listed OS and applications and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day infrastructure maintenance for NCWDG AIS systems.
• Provide system engineering services to troubleshoot/correct network, system and software failures as reported by network users.
• Provide training and support for AIS personnel on network configuration and procedures.
• Draft and maintain up-to-date system drawings to reflect configuration of classified networks.
• Provide communications network support to PMO research and development programs involving information systems.
• Provide general system engineering support of AIS systems for the Command.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT related field

Tools

Windows Server 2008/2012

LDAP/AD

DNS

DHCP

TCP/IP routing

SCOM

IPS/MARS

Backup Exec

Windows 10

ACAS

SolarWinds

RHEL 5+

VMware ESXi

SharePoint 2013+

Job description

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected.

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected.

MAG Aerospace is seeking a resourceful Mid Level IT professional to develop and maintain networks. They will monitor network performance, optimize server capacity, and secure networks and data. They also repair network errors at client locations and perform network upgrades. They will provide support for daily Information Systems operation, maintenance and administration of assigned networks.

• Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph will be required within 6 months.

Must be a US Citizen

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to :

• Provide day-to-day infrastructure maintenance for NCWDG AIS systems,
• Provide system engineering services to troubleshoot/correct network, system and software failures as reported by network users of the Command networks,
• Provide training and support for AlS personnel on network configuration, troubleshooting, operational procedures and use of software packages on the Command systems and networks,
• Draft and maintain up-to-date system drawings to accurately reflect the configuration of the Command's classified computer networks,
• Provide communications network support to on-going PMO sponsored research and development programs involving information systems mission requirements
• Provide general system engineering support of AIS systems for the Command
• Summarize, evaluate, and meet user needs and expectations for ATS functions,
• Identify system data, hardware. or software components required to meet user needs,
• Create an IS disaster recovery plan,
• Provide software and hardware architectural analysis
• Provide testing & evaluation support for network systems,
• Maintain and troubleshoot video teleconference establishment over secure networks
• Assist with designing and fielding special purpose systems for critical missions, and provide recommendations for hardware and software procurement.
• Maintain the Command's computer network operations.
• Ensure that all servers, switches, routers, crypto, fiber connections, attached leased circuits and distant end hardware are all fully operational,
• Manage user accounts.
• Ensure accounts which include individual's profiles are accurate and up to date.
• Archive accounts as personnel detach from the Command,
• Configure and maintain, routers, and switches, using system management products
• Create disk images for OS deployment to new computers-and remotely preload computers with standard software configurations,
• Draft technical documents discussing new technologies and how they could impact existing networks,
• Provide developmental system evaluations and recommendations to optimize AIS R&D efforts,
• Assess product integration and provide interaction recommendations to optimize AIS R&D efforts,
• Perform and complete system and product development and integration as directed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 5 - 8 years applied work experience as a AIS/Network engineer

• Possess general knowledge and understanding of the following operating systems and/or applications:
• Windows Server 2008/2012 Mail (Exchange server 2010) or newer
• Directory Service (LDAP and AD) DNS
• DHCP TCP/IP routing
• Servver Monitoring (SCOM)
• IPS/MARS
• MS Backup exec
• Windows 10
• ACAS
• SOlar Winds
• RHEL 5 or newer
• VMWare ESXI
• Sharepoint 2013 or newer

Education

• Bachelors degree in IT related field or have 3 years of additional applied work experience

Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance
• Possesseligibilityfor access to beupgraded to aTS/SCIin theNEARfuture upon hire - (ALL HIRES WILL MAINTAIN AN SCI - MAG Will Upgrade your TS to TS/SCI - IF YOU POSSES THE BACKGROUND TO BE UPGRADED)
• Be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination in the future
• Possess an investigation that is current within 6 years
• Personnel who are enrolled in CE will also be eligible

Other Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must hold the following certifications in current status:
• DODD8140.01
• Security +
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practioner or CISSP

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits And Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120000 to $140000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.