Network Test Range Technician

Yulista; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy 7, Inc. seeks a Network Test Technician to support RCCTO DEPO at multiple test ranges. You will help plan, execute, and document network test and evaluation events, build and manage test networks, and analyze data and video feeds across sites.

The role requires 2+ years in networking, ability to travel 20-40%, and proficiency with network tools like Wireshark. A Secret clearance is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Understanding of how to install and configure networks and network equipment.
• Knowledge of various data types to include: UDP/TCP data packets, video streaming, and VOIP.
• Ability to communicate with people with various levels of technical knowledge.
• Critical thinking skills to diagnose and solve complex problems.
• Dexterity when handling manual repairs and tests.
• Proficiency in computers, software, and database systems.
• Travel 20-40%.
• 2+ years' network experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides recommendations for planning, coordinating, and executing test events.
• Coordinates and executes test and evaluation activities and events.
• Prepares test reports that document outcomes, successes, deficiencies, and issues identified in the conduct of test and evaluation events.
• Build networks for each test mission at the test ranges such as Ft. Sill, White Sands Missile Range, Redstone Test Range.
• Provide data from different test range locations to control rooms.
• Provide video data sources over networks to use real time video and recording.
• Manage IPs on networks and provide VLANs to keep data separated or control access.
• Utilize Network Attached Storage (NAS) for networking data and post processing data items.
• Convert Cat6 data lines to fiber networks and back.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot/manage network and bandwidth issues.
• Use RF network linking to enhance cross-functional communications to various locations to complete mission objectives.
• Analyze networks to determine data flows, delays, and debugging of network issues.

Skills

Secret clearance

Network installation

Network equipment

UDP/TCP/VOIP

Technical communication

Critical thinking

Manual testing

Computers/Software

Travel 20-40%

Network experience

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Troy 7, Inc. is seeking a Network Test Technician to serve as a team member supporting the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies (RCCTO) Directed Energy Project Office (DEPO). The Network Test Engineer will provide support for RCCTO's Directed Energy systems development, integration, test, and evaluation. This candidate should be able to assist in troubleshooting technical challenges, document solutions, resolve technical faults, and allocate resources to deliver solutions for the customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides recommendations for planning, coordinating, and executing test events
• Coordinates and executes test and evaluation activities and events
• Prepares test reports that document outcomes, successes, deficiencies, and issues identified in the conduct of test and evaluation events
• Build networks for each test mission at the test ranges such as Ft. Sill, White Sands Missile Range, Redstone Test Range
• Provide data from different test range locations to control rooms
• Provide video data sources over networks to use real time video and recording
• Manage IPs on networks and provide VLANs to keep data separated or control access
• Utilize Network Attached Storage (NAS) for networking data and post processing data items
• Convert Cat6 data lines to fiber networks and back
• Diagnose/troubleshoot/manage network and bandwidth issues
• Use RF network linking to enhance cross-functional communications to various locations to complete mission objectives
• Analyze networks to determine data flows, delays, and debugging of network issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable):

This location does not have supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Understanding of how to install and configure networks and network equipment
• Knowledge of various data types to include: UDP/TCP data packets, video streaming, and VOIP
• Ability to communicate with people with various levels of technical knowledge
• Critical thinking skills to diagnose and solve complex problems
• Dexterity when handling manual repairs and tests
• Proficiency in computers, software, and database systems
• Travel 20-40%
• 2+ years' network experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years' test range experience
• Experience with Wireshark or other tools to analyze networks

The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.