Network Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA

Job Description

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Falls, Church, VA, Kingfisher Systems, Inc., specializes in all-source IT Support Services, including Enterprise Service Desk (ESD), Enterprise Architecture (EA) Solutions, Telecommunications including VoIP, Cyber Security, Network/System Engineering, Training, and Database/Web development. Kingfisher has extensive experience and in-depth understanding of IT operations, acquisition and technical regulations, and policies. Kingfisher has a proven record of accomplishment in providing technical solutions that meet mission-critical capabilities in a fiscally constrained environment. Kingfisher has proven proficiency and a strong track record supporting IT operational environments at every level.

Requirements: The Network Engineer shall have a DoD 8140 (Formerly 8570)certification IAT-I, with a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or equivalent. Possess a thorough understanding of network engineering to include wired and RF transmissions, mapping and surveying, configuration of access points, antennas and related equipment, cabling infrastructure to support WLAN systems, client wireless configurations, operations and troubleshooting. Experience with Location Based Services/Choke Points/Active/Passive

& Semi-Passive RFID. Network survey/deployment/support experience required.

Physical infrastructure experience required. Project lead / management / strong organizational skills required. Working knowledge of computer hardware/software fundamentals, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Visio. Knowledge of Cisco products preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required.

Tasks: Design, plan, establish, and optimize networks and enterprise network architecture. Develop network infrastructures and make recommendations on systems enhancements for optimization. Lead and supervise teams. Provide technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception through implementation. Train and mentor other engineers. Design and validate link performance, quality and reliability.

Use measuring and diagnostic tools to test and adjust equipment. Create manuals and support documentation. Optimize existing network by adjusting network parameters, adding/deleting of neighbors and recommending possible solutions to hardware problems. Monitor and analyze statistical and drive test data to improve system performance. Apply propagation theory, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory to choose device placement. Responsible for capacity planning, GSM frequency planning and frequency hopping by applying carrier/interference (C/I) ratio analysis.

Interim or final Secret Clearance required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Kingfisher Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.