Senior Communications/Network Field Engineer
Location: Huntsville, Alabama Job ID: 2024-9259 Potential to Telecommute: NoOverview
A 100% employee-owned and operated technology firm, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Engineering & Transformation, Space Systems, Unmanned Systems, Flight Test Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, and DevOps for advanced defense and intelligence special programs. MTSI delivers first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance. We are proud of our proven track record of outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
We work hard to protect our reputation by providing quality technical and programmatic work and employing ethical, honest, and fair business practices. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
- Full Time
- Level: Secret
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
Success Profile
What makes a successful candidate? See if you have what it takes.
When you join our engineering team, you'll collaborate on some of the most advanced development programs for our Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence customers. Together as a team, you will typically work on-site with our government customers to go above and beyond to deliver effective solutions. Come and join a 100% employee-owned workplace that encourages you to take control of your career success.
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Creative
- Curious
- Emotional Intelligence
- Versatile
Our Culture
Since 1993, co-founders have collaborated to put employees first and make our customers successful. When you work at a 100% employee-owned company, you're empowered to think and act like an owner. Whether you're interested in learning new skills or taking your career to the next level, we put our employees first so we can help make your professional goals happen. We believe that by investing in our people, we're investing in our company's future.
PLAN BENEFITS
- Additional source of substantial retirement
income - Employees share in ownership of MTSI without any personal contribution or
investment - Our ESOP is the best way to ensure we
maintain an enduring company - Participants receive both allocations of the annual company contributions and growth in account value as the shares of stock may appreciate
I take pride in watching the contribution
that our people have made toward national priorities.
Phil Soucy
Chairman of the Board
and Co-founder
Own your environment
See what it means to lead the nation’s defense and security.
Benefits
At MTSI, we want our employees to live their best lives – personally and professionally. That’s why we offer employee-driven, industry-leading benefits and compensation, so you can explore and pursue passions. Most full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
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20 days of PTO
and 10 Holidays per
Year
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Deductible
Health Plans
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Schedules
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Annual Education/Training
Reimbursement
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Funded Stock
Ownership Plan
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Immediate Vesting
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Bonus
Opportunity
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Mentorship
Programs
Responsibilities
Own Your Future.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Communications/Network Field Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate is seeking a Senior
Communication / Network Field Engineer candidate in support of the Terminal High Altitude
Area Defense (THAAD) Interoperability Team at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will be
responsible for providing technical expertise for tactical communications equipment in support
of research, development and integration efforts.
The candidate must be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS with short
notification times to support the Warfighter.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Missile Defense Agency with the Deployment, Testing, Integration and
Upgrading of the THAAD missile system equipment pieces of the Tactical Operations
Station (TOS) and Launch Control System (LCS) - Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment.
- Travel to various location specified by the Missile Defense Agency in support of THAAD
operations and testing. - Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 8+ years of experience -
- 14+ years of related experience can be considered in lieu of degree
- Active Secret Clearance
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of Tactical Communications Systems and/or Tactical Networking.
- The ability to support mission requirements during evenings and weekends as scheduled.
- Must be physically fit with an ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds with little to no assistance.
- Must have experience integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems in
one or more of the following: SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, and JNN. - Ability to create and edit configurations for CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls as it
pertains to current and future network infrastructure. - Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as Cisco
- Experience deploying and managing firewalls (Palo Alto and/or Cisco ASA)
DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Wireshark, and Opmanager - Familiarity with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and
operation - Familiarity with multicast network configuration, operation, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications and AV endpoints such as VoIP
Phones and VTC Units - Familiarity with MDA Ground Test, Flight Test, War Games, or Exercises
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MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.
EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
MTSI posts all open positions of employment here on our official website Careers page. MTSI Recruiters will always make direct personal contact with candidates by either speaking directly via telephone call, face-to-face video conference, or in-person, and will never conduct interviews or extend offers of employment via text or using messaging applications. If you believe you may be the victim of employment fraud, we encourage you to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thru their website: reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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