Associate's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
Proficiency in Unix/Linux systems.
Strong ability to identify and engage organizational policy stakeholders.
Experience in integrating automated capabilities for system software updates and patching processes.
Responsibilities
Utilize modeling and simulation tools to create network models from existing architectures.
Develop and execute simulations to assess the impact of technology changes on network architecture.
Research and design wide area networks, either creating new ones or modifying existing structures.
Recommend changes based on tactical and strategic trend analysis from network models.
Provide technical support for technology upgrades and ensure interoperability with existing systems.
Identify automation opportunities to enhance efficiency across NOSC functional areas.
Coordinate with engineering teams to automate network and systems engineering processes.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on critical military communications and IT infrastructure.
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in a 24/7 operational environment.
Collaboration with coalition and joint partners in a mission-driven setting.
Potential for professional development through certifications and training.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Model & Simulation Engineer II for our AFCENT's mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT's theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission.
Job Responsibilities
Utilize modeling and simulation tools to develop network models from existing network architectures using network management data.
Develop and run simulations to analyze the impact of technology integrations and changes in network architecture.
Research and design wide area networks either as new networks or modify existing networks.
Recommend appropriate changes/resolutions in response to tactical and strategic trend analysis derived from network and systems models.
Provide technical support to technology upgrades and new technology integrations to ensure interoperability with existing architecture.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity with automation across all NOSC functional areas.
Develop automation strategies and processes that support and align with organization objectives.
Support network troubleshooting and enhancement efforts by identifying sub-standard network and/or application configurations and behavior.
Coordinate with various enclave engineering teams to design and implement ways to automate network/systems engineering processes.
Integrate tools and processes to manage networks using software to automatically provision, configure, deploy, and test network/system infrastructures.
Develop and implement programming and automation tools to change and deploy network/system infrastructures.
Manage and configure advanced network management toolset to collect data.
Develop and update IT systems concept of operations and engineering plans.
Required Qualifications
Associates in related field and 3 or more years' relevant experience; Or, 5 or more years' relevant experience
Unix/Linux experience
Ability to identify organizational policy stakeholders
Ability to integrate automated capabilities for updating or patching system software where practical and develop processes and procedures for manual updating and patching of system software based on current and projected patch timeline requirements for the operational environment of the system.
Certifications Required
Cisco Certified Network Profession (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Specialist (CCDP)
ITIL Foundation - Candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification
Clearance Required
Department of Defense Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.
