Network Subject Matter Expert (Tactical Radio)

Sherpa 6, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa 6, Inc. is seeking a Network Subject Matter Expert (Tactical Radio) to support the US Army’s IVAS project. The role involves network integration, ensuring compatibility of cutting-edge technologies, and requires a bachelor's degree with significant experience in DOD tactical networks. This full-time position based at Fort Belvoir, VA, offers a chance to work with advanced military technology in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Generous PTO policy

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 10 years proven experience working on DOD tactical networks.
• Strong experience with the ITN architectures.
• Solid experience problem solving system and network design issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive network integration support to a tactical network.
• Facilitate integration of technologies for the US Army.
• Configure firewalls, routing, and switching.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology related field

Job description

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Description

Job Title: Network Subject Matter Expert (Tactical Radio)

Description

Job Title: Network Subject Matter Expert (Tactical Radio)

Job Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

Job Type: Full time 40 hours

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Security Clearance: Secret with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret

Job Description:

• Sherpa 6, Inc has an exciting opportunity for a Network SME in support of the US Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) project. IVAS is a rapid prototyping and integration effort to develop leap-ahead technology that combines an advanced, conformal display and provides the Soldier an immersive augmented reality environment. It is a single platform of sensors, software, and connectivity where Soldiers can rehearse, train and fight – all while providing increased situational awareness, mobility, and effectiveness.
  
  

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive network integration support to a virtual and live integrated tactical network.
• You will facilitate the integration of the cutting-edge technologies fielded to the US Army Warfighter. Working hand in hand with various technology laboratories around the country, you will ensure the networks are compatible and optimized.
• Assists the Network Lead on planning support and integration of IVAS with other ITN mission command, tactical radio, and cloud systems.
• Configuring firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Administer Linux and other server systems.
• Identifies network improvements and innovations with emphasis on configuration management down to the Configuration Item (CI) levels.
• Performs quality control checks and configuration audits ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the communication systems, tools, and products.
• Ability to communicate system capabilities and functionality clearly and effectively to individuals not familiar with the topic.
• This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively brief senior level government stakeholders.
• Assists the Network Lead on technical planning, system integration, verification and validation and analysis, supportability, and effectiveness for communication systems throughout the PEO portfolio.
• Plan and conduct analysis/research, design/development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer/program specifications.
• The successful candidate will serve as a key component to a technical management team consisting of uniformed, government and other contractor personnel.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology related field of study with a network engineering focus, or equivalent work experience within the Department of Defense.
• 10 years proven experience working on DOD tactical networks (RF, Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN).
• Strong experience with the ITN architectures and network hardware configurations.
• Experience designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.
• Active DoD secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
• Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Solid experience problem solving system and network design issues.
• Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
• Excellent written communications and reporting skills.
• Familiar with RDT&E across different Government Organizations.
• Familiar with Government procurement processes.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Knowledgeable of Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) Radios.
• Knowledge of the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) / NettWarrior ecosystem.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with systems integration in a cloud environment (i.e. Azure, AWS).
  
  

What will set you a part?

• Knowledgeable of tactical networks and tactical communication systems.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa locations, years of experience and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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