Network Engineer

Summary

Arcticom, LLC, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified Network Engineer to support the technical operations, maintenance, and optimization for various clients including agencies within DOD. This role focuses on network security, data exchange, troubleshooting, performance optimization and supporting networking infrastructure tasks under the guidance of the operations manager and customer. Network Engineer ensures networks operate efficiently, comply with cybersecurity requirements (as required) and reporting needs in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards.

Wage/Salary Range: $135,000 – $155,000

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Network Engineer Functionality and Operations: Developing network topologies and designs, creating disaster recovery plans, establishing maintenance protocols, ensuring reliable network performance to support all system designed and providing technical guidance to IT teams.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Maintains business continuity and operational efficiency, support for remote work environments, management of increasing data volumes and the integration of complex cloud systems.
• Report Development Assistance: Support the creation and maintenance of seamless communication through Quality of Service (QOS) and real-time metric tracking reports to address operational efficiency and system performance. Implementation of security measures and protocols such as Office Workload Reports and Completed Actions Reports, to facilitate management’s data analysis and decision-making processes.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DOD 8140, NIST SP 800-53, and DODI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Ensure compliance with DOD cybersecurity policies.
• Network and System Access: Support the establishment and maintenance of secure communication links. Conduct reviews of contractor access to verify continued need.
• End-of-Year Surge Support: Provide additional technical support during the September surge period, up to 100 hours, to meet fiscal year-end requirements.
• Documentation and Compliance: Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation as needed.
• Meeting Support: Assist in preparing technical materials for organizational meetings and documenting outcomes as required.
• Ensure technical support and troubleshooting align with performance requirements, maintaining system reliability and user satisfaction
  
  

Qualifications - Experience, Education And Certification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Telecom Engineer, Network Architect, Network Analyst, or related discipline) can be substituted for 8 years in the same field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in network engineering, preferably with exposure to DOD.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD-approved Information Assurance (IA) certifications per DOD 8140 for IA technical positions.
• Must pass the mandatory background investigation and the security awareness training and comply with DOD Personnel Security Office guidelines as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Proficiency in network protocols, routing technologies, and troubleshooting for enterprise applications.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Works collaboratively under the direction of senior staff and communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred

• DOD Secret or higher clearance.
• Prior experience with a government contractor or other government entity and understanding of radios and IT systems.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite programs such as WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• CAD programs.
  
  

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require availability of excess/overtime hours as required by the customer during surge periods, maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting 50lbs from the ground and 20lbs overhead, bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Dot Covered/Safety-sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Support Operation and Service Managers in identifying technicians with technical requirements for the job.
• Subject matter expert enforcing quality control manner for all technicians and system design.
  
  

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.