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Job Title: Distribution Systems Engineer
Location: Fully Remote with Travel (75-100%)
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance
Job Description:
Our client is seeking Junior up to Senior level DS (Distribution Systems)
Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include
DS Engineer, DS Engineer Senior, and DS Engineer Advisor. These positions
are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/
Space Force Bases around the world.
HOW A DS (Distribution Systems) ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design
and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases
globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the
survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts
and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired
functionality of the network.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position will perform the following duties:
- Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to
coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts,
personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on
time.
- Stakeholder Communications   assist the PM with ensuring clear,
consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with
internal and external project stakeholders
- Technical support   provide input into the distribution systems
design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and
operation teams.
- Leadership   Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work
scopes for a given AF/SF base.
Other tasks include:
- Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of
assigned projects
- Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order
and administrative reporting
- Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
- Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
- Provides input into risk tracking process.
- Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering
liaison.
- Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
- Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
- Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as required.
- Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.
WHAT YOU LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor s Degree from an accredited institute in an area
applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be
substituted in lieu of degree.
Required Experience:
- For JUNIOR level: 2+ years  experience in various aspects of IT
upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
- For SENIOR level: 5+ years  experience in various aspects of IT
upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
- For ADVISOR level: 8+ years  experience in various aspects of IT
upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and implementation
documents such as   Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design
documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity
matrices
- Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
- Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents
and governmental regulations
- Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work
collaboratively
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools
Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required
Location: Work location will be remote but will require extensive travel.
Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space
Force Bases around the world. Locations include 2-Hawaii Hickam AFB,
2 Guam Anderson AFB, 3 Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, 2 Eielson AFB.