Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) II

Position: Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) II
Position Type: Full-time Onsite
Position Location: Augusta, GA
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

Waypoint's client is seeking a highly qualified Network Subject Matter Expert II to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, installing, integrating, and maintaining core-area tactical and strategic communications networks, including elements of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather requirements from users, Operational Need Statements, and Capability Production Documents (CPDs) for the Army’s tactical communications systems and translate them into technical solutions that are standards-based and cost-efficient.
• 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, and assist in developing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare independent assessments, provide systems engineering support, and ensure quality engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop equipment and network configurations and products; support technology insertion testing relative to emerging PM TN network requirements and capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise at field locations and PM TN equipment labs.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of current and future Force tactical and strategic military communications networks, including architecture, protocols, security, network management, and the underlying physics.
• Proficient in Cisco technologies, including Cisco IOS, NXOS, ISE, UCS Networking, and 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience as a subject matter expert in Tactical SATCOM.
• Must possess a valid Secret security clearance.