REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in testing, networking, or other IT-related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Department of Defense (DoD) computer and radio systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including routing, switching, protocols, VLANs, IP subnetting, LAN, and WAN.
• Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Solid grasp of automation principles and implementation strategies.
• U.S. Citizenship required with at least an active Interim Secret clearance; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with network security devices such as firewalls, NGFWs, IPS, and IDS.
• Experience with event management systems like ISE, Splunk, and SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of Tactical Data Links (e.g., CDL, TTNT, Link-16, SADL).
• Experience in live field testing and military communication systems.
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, or software development using Python or JavaScript.
• Understanding of containerized virtual environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Ansible.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies; experience logging test results using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong team collaboration skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset in dynamic environments.

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including test plans and procedures.
• Design configurations to support testing and prototyping of emerging systems.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and workaround documentation for system issues.
• Perform testing on systems and subsystems to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on system specifications, development plans, testing protocols, and network documentation.
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers to support operational needs.
• Set up and manage core services such as DNS, Exchange, and Active Directory.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments for development and production.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure including switches, servers, and firewalls; diagnose and resolve network-related issues.
• Capture and deploy system images to ensure consistent and reliable system configurations.