Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

This position is contingent on contract award

Job Title: Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) I

Security Clearance: Secret

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field

Experience Requirement: Minimum of 10 years as a subject matter expert with knowledge in Tactical SATCOM

Location: APG

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Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Network Subject Matter Expert I to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, planning, installing, integrating, and maintaining backbone core-area tactical and strategic communications networks, including portions of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG).

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Key Responsibilities:

• Gather requirements from users, Operational Need Statements, and Capability Production Documents (CPDs) for the Army’s tactical communications systems, translating these requirements into standards-based and cost-efficient technical solutions.
• Develop network architecture for adjacent, higher, and lower units, as well as for allied nations, other government agencies, and commercial service interfaces.
• Provide engineering design, development, integration, installation, operation, and maintenance of the tactical network.
• Support technical tasks in the integration of Data/Voice/Video/Telephony in the Tactical Network, assisting in developing technical requirements, specifications, plans, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare independent assessments and provide systems engineering support, ensuring quality engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop equipment and network configurations and products, and support technology insertion testing relative to emerging PM TN network requirements and capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise at field locations and support in PM TN equipment labs.

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Technical Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of current and future Force tactical and strategic military communications networks, including their architecture, protocols, security, network management, and underlying physics.
• Proficient in Cisco technologies, including Cisco IOS, NXOS, ISE, UCS Networking, Configuration, and Cisco ASA.
• Familiarity with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, and proficiency in MULTICAST; experienced in designing and implementing LANs and VLANs.
• Subject matter expertise in VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, Call Manager Express, and Redcom Sigma Core.
• Experience with network protocol analysis tools such as Sniffer or Wireshark.
• Familiarity with Army Software Baselines and Architectures.
• Experience working with Microsoft technologies, particularly Active Directory.
• Knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies from VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and others.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a subject matter expert in Tactical SATCOM.
• Must possess a valid Secret security clearance.

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JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

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