Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Network Communications, Network Programming, Network Services, Technical Advice

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is currently looking for a Network Field Service Engineer in Support of AFRICOM in Stuttgart Germany. Successful candidates will need to have an active Secret Clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance and meet TESA requirements in order to be considered.

*NOTE: Must meet TESA Accreditation Requirements: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience.

As the selected Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Conduct Site Survey to prepare for network upgrades and to produce distinctive work packages for implementation actions.

Site survey undertakings to provide engineering and supporting documentation.

Testing of network hardware at different locations throughout Europe

Prepare floor space diagrams, rack equipment diagrams, connectivity tables, and installation checklists.

Knowledgeable utilizing the Microsoft applications such as, Visio, Word, and Excel.

Plan, deploy, install, test, troubleshoot and repair standard network infrastructure systems.

Installation and/or removal of equipment into a rack or cabinet, cable ladder and patch panels.

Installation of network devices and the interface cables to facilitate required interconnectivity. 

Engineer new designs to resolve cabinet management and network device issues.

Troubleshoot and repair network connectivity on numerous devices, to include routers and switches in a telecommunications room.

Experience with Telecommunication Room Remediation, Network Migration, LCR Life Cycle Replacement, and Help Desk Remedy

Interconnection of various networking devices via Fiber and CAT6 cabling.

Organizing Network rooms and working with customer to upgrade network equipment throughout Europe.

Maintains smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks (VPN).

Plans, evaluates, designs, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.

Test source to destination.

Identify and resolve all issues.

Repair or Replace cables if they are damaged, have signs of wear and tear, fails testing, or does not meet current standard.

Replace damaged faceplates and outlets on the user side.

Replace faulty circuit breakers.

Cable management, verify all labels and update/generate documentation.

Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.

Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that includes selection and recommendation of hardware and software packages.

Provide embedded support at customer location.

Installs and maintains network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data for small networks.

Performs data or voice network configurations and configuration changes of various voice or data equipment.

Interpret design plans provided by the customer.

Must be able obtain Level 4 Badge.

Provide escort to vendors or personnel to TRs or other Secure Areas.

What you'll need to be successful:

Travel is required to Other European Countries.

Candidate is required to maintain up-to-date IT Certifications.

Must Have:

Cisco LAN/WLAN Vendor Knowledge

Security+ or DoD 8570 equivalent required

Cisco certification a plus

Must Meet TESA Accreditation Requirements: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience.

Must have a current and active Secret clearance and be able to TS/SCI Clearance

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The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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