What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at TCS?
At Technical Consulting Solutions (TCS), Inc., our team of professionals tackles many of our countrys most difficult engineering and technology challenges to further our countrys defense and space programs. At TCS, we strive to provide our people with a strong, interesting career along with strong benefits and work-life balance.
This position supports the United States Armys Integrated Air and Missile Defense [IAMD] Battle Command System (IBCS). This system is used to protect the US and our allies from air and missile threats. This program is used to integrate numerous air and missile defense systems (THAAD, PATRIOT, PAC-3, IFPC) with various radars and sensors to effectively manage and operate these defensive weapon systems through a seamless battlefield management system.
These positions require US citizenship, an existing DoD clearance (Secret or higher), and on-site work at a facility in Huntsville, Alabama (telework is not available).
**** This position is contingent upon receipt of additional funding
Job Description:
The successful candidate will perform network engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Network Engineering as a Computer Systems Architect. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Support the design and implementation of network architecture
- Lead scheduled maintenance of the different Network IOS
- Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for networking devices
- Work on multiple simultaneous tasks
- Perform routine network administration tasks as needed
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree with 2 years of experience; or 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree, or additional years in lieu of a degree.
- DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec , CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
- Good understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
- Existing DOD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- A professional certification specific to the networking industry i.e. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
- Good understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
- Good understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
- Experience with military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
- Experience with tactical/military radio networks
- Experience VoIP and VTC
- Experience with IBCS or other DoD weapon systems
The application period for the job is estimated to be 60 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
If this position sounds interesting to you, and you meet the requirements listed; then we would love to discuss this position with you. It is our hope that we can find a position that would match your career goals and would provide a good, interesting career for you. TCS offers a strong complement of benefits, leave, 401(k), etc.
Apply online or visit us at www.tcs-inc.com
TCS is an EEO Employer.
