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Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.
Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Principal Network Engineer to assist in directing and managing the programs executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.
The Principal Network Engineer leads our Rapid Response Team to ensure urgent break-fixes and address high-priority requirements in response to incidents, including support for VIPs and other mission-critical tasks. This position requires a deep understanding of network connectivity and equipment maintenance and the ability to work closely with multiple specialized teams within the organization to provide seamless and efficient solutions.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Rapid Response Team in conducting urgent break-fixes and addressing high-priority requirements to meet mission needs. This includes specialized support for VIP/GO Quarters, Presidential visits, and critical incidents.
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of network connectivity at all VIP/GO quarters within the scope of DoD's responsibility, including anticipating future expansions.
- Lead the implementation, management, installation, maintenance, and removal of all related equipment in line with DoD-approved standards. Equipment types include but are not limited to, encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power supplies.
- Direct the lifecycle maintenance of all transport devices and supporting equipment, ensuring long-term efficiency and reliability.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of patching and cabling for DoD devices in VIP/GO quarters.
- Provide strategic support to Crisis Management Teams (CMT) in managing cost transfers and updating user agreements with the customer base.
- Ensure the preparation and accuracy of the Rapid Response Team Monthly Report, detailing all work performed, including man-hours and materials used, in support of the month's requirements.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Expert knowledge of network connectivity management and equipment maintenance, including familiarity with encryption devices, VoIP/VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power systems.
- Proficiency in DoD-approved standards and architecture drawings.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and address network issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Availability to work on-call or outside standard working hours, as required for emergency response situations.
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or related field (required)
- Network Administrator/Engineer Certification (required)
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
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