Senior DS Engineer

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries, serving US government, defense and intelligence customers.

This role supports a BIM contract at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, where the team is modernizing wired network design and implementation. The work spans multiple Air Force and Space Force bases worldwide and is carried out alongside the base's counterparts.

As the senior distribution systems engineer, you are the technical lead for surveys and implementation and the main technical resource for the project.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems for less experienced field engineers and guide their work.
• Advise on maintaining different types of equipment and infrastructure.
• Guide and install newer or more advanced technologies that fit the customer's needs.
• Run end-to-end fiber optic tests using OTDR, power meters and other tools.
• Report findings, identify what is blocking progress and propose fixes.
• Recommend solutions based on equipment assessments and checkups.
• Train internal and external audiences on product features and specifications.
• Build client relationships by helping them work better with the products.
• Review other team members' work and coach them through problems so submissions are accurate.
• Talk with the team every day to keep project timelines and goals on track.
• Work with government points of contact to arrange design, installation, base access, clearances, escorts, personnel and equipment so tasks finish on schedule.
• Help the project manager keep stakeholders informed with communications that are clear, consistent, timely and accurate.
• Contribute to the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and give technical recommendations to program and operations teams.
• Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes at a site.
• Manage the technical, administrative and operational side of assigned projects.
• Write technical project plans, proposals, reports, task order paperwork and administrative reports.
• Carry out detailed technical services on assigned tasks.
• Plan work and advise on how to divide task workload.
• Update as-built documentation and records based on splicing and test results.
• Attend customer meetings as the main network engineering contact.
• Liaise with vendors, other agencies and client staff.
• Coordinate the creation of deliverables and products and check their quality.
• Keep up with relevant technology as assigned.
• Join special projects when required, and review project requirements to shape future strategies.

Requirements

• Hands-on knowledge of cabling, network infrastructures, network systems and wireless networks.
• BA or BS degree with 5+ years of experience in DS engineering, ideally in a DOW environment on IT upgrade projects.
• Familiar with ISP/OSP distribution systems design and documents such as design documentation, as-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Solid grasp of all aspects of fiber testing.
• Thorough understanding of wired and general IT functions.
• Able to work effectively in a virtual team.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and government regulations.
• Committed to teamwork and working collaboratively.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• US citizenship required.
• Must currently hold a Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain an interim Secret clearance.
• Desired: experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools.
• Desired: BICSI-related certifications.

Conditions

This is a regular position.

Work is on site at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska, and you must live in the Fairbanks area for daily on-site project support.

The assignment runs 7+ months, with possible moves onto other initiatives afterward.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Travel is less than 10%.

No public trust or other clearance is required.

The likely salary is $92,307 to $124,887, but this is not guaranteed. Pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract requirements, and may fall outside this range.

Candidates complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI. Virtual interviews require being on camera, and your picture may be taken to verify identity.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with health savings accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits.
• Full flex schedules where possible.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• A military-friendly workplace with competitive pay.