Senior Communications/Network Field Engineer

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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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