M&S Engineer (Westfields) Att
Oakton, VA

Job Description

The modelling and simulation

engineers monitor/analyze multiple customer WAN and LAN networks to ensure

network bandwidth and port capacity to meet customer metrics. Engineers will

support the various service owners on current network configuration and future

upgrades. Provides support to projects that involve networks. Participate in

new network configurations and integration into existing networks to maintain

optimal performance.

Develops and implements

methodologies for analysis, documentation, and reporting on the various

networks. Provides support in the translation of business requirements into

telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs

and orders.

* Analyze the current performance of systems

and networks

* Prepare technical proposals for presentation

to the NRO's engineering review boards for adding new technologies to the

network.

* Review user requests for upgrades or

additions to the network to eliminate impact on network performance, and

improve survivability, and provide feedback to the network engineers.

* Use complex network analysis tools to

identify and predict problems in the network and aid in the post-mortem

analysis of network anomalies.

* Generate reports and data required by Program

Team to manage complex networks

* Coordinate with configuration management and

implementation teams.

* Analyze network characteristics (e.g.,

traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput);

recommend procurement, removals, and modifications to network components.

* Assess and document current site network

configuration and user requirements.

Required Skills, Experience,

and Education: Candidate must have 7

years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education.

This equates to a Doctorate and 0 years of experience OR Masters and 1 years,

Bachelors and 3 years, Associates and 5 years or HS and 7 years. Must meet DoD

8570 IAT Level 2 Certification requirements. Experience with OPNET, WANDL,

Excel, REDHAT (or similar) and other tools.

Required Clearance: Active TSSCI with Polygraph.

Job ID 1926698 Date posted 06/18/2019