Network Engineer - 3042-17
AFRL plans and executes USAF programs in the areas of basic research, exploratory development, and advanced development. Delaware Nation Industries is currently providing organizational support to the AFRL at Rome Laboratory, NY. This support includes tasks to ensure an effective Information Management concept and structure that fosters timely deployment and optimal operation of Information Systems to support the research of the AFRL mission.
- With minimal technical guidance, installs and repairs data communications lines and equipment.
- Must be able to monitor network infrastructure, and recognize service faults that may cause network outages.
- Must initiate activity to negate these problems before network outage occurs.
- Reviews work orders to move, change, install, repair, or remove data communications equipment, such as modems, cables, network cards, and wires.
- Reads technical manuals to learn correct settings for equipment.
- Measures, cuts, and installs wires and cables. Splices wires or cables, using hand-tools or soldering iron.
- Connects microcomputer or terminals to data communication lines.
- Develops test plans and tests communication lines to ensure that data is being transmitted between locations according to specifications using testing instruments such as voltmeter and data scope.
- Uses diagnostic techniques to locate problem, and repairs wiring, cables. When equipment repair is required, coordinates with maintenance organization or company.
- Monitors repair activity to ensure repair or replacement is done in a timely manner.
- May plan layout and installation of data communications equipment.
- May negotiate and place orders with common carriers.
- May function as a technical lead for more junior specialists.
- Active CompTIA Security+ (or 8570 equivalent)
- Minimum of 4 years of direct experience
- Preferred: Minimum active Secret clearance
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Join Delaware Nation Industries as a Network Engineer and dive into a vital role that supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission at Rome Laboratory, NY. Here, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring that networks run smoothly and efficiently, empowering groundbreaking research that shapes the future of aerospace. With minimal technical guidance, you'll tackle the exciting challenge of installing and repairing data communications lines and equipment. You'll use your keen eye to monitor the network infrastructure, swiftly identify potential faults, and take proactive steps to prevent outages before they impact operations. Reviewing work orders will become second nature, whether you’re moving, installing, or repairing communication equipment like modems and cables. Your expertise in reading technical manuals will guide your work, helping you achieve the correct settings and install cables and wires with precision. Additionally, you'll develop comprehensive test plans to ensure seamless data transmission using state-of-the-art testing instruments. If you have the knack for diagnostic techniques to pinpoint wiring problems and can coordinate repair efforts efficiently, this is the place for you. With a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience and an active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent), you’ll be well-prepared for this role. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not mandatory. Step into a dynamic and rewarding environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.
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