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Join our dynamic team as a Wireless Engineer, supporting the Air Force and the Department of Defense (DoD) in infrastructure modernization initiatives. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of both unclassified and classified wireless network access across Air Force installations worldwide. Your expertise will help maintain the day-to-day information transport needs, driving mission success at fixed base locations.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Air Force’s mission by supporting cutting-edge network infrastructure projects. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and dedication to service. If you’re a highly skilled professional with a passion for technology and national defense, we want you on our team.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Architecture & Maintenance: Analyze, maintain, and recommend network architectures, requirements, and infrastructure in lab environments to ensure optimal performance.

• Network Analysis: Assess network workload, monitor capacity, and diagnose/resolution of network issues to sustain peak operational efficiency.

• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance and capacity, ensuring all systems operate within established parameters.

• Backup & Recovery: Develop and recommend network backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and continuity.

• System Upgrades & Security: Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems while enforcing rigorous information security/cybersecurity policies.

• SOA Support: Advise and support Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) within the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with network capabilities.

• Process Documentation: Document repeatable processes, creating detailed guides for users to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• PowerShell Scripting: Leverage proven PowerShell scripting abilities to automate tasks and enhance system functionality.

• Technical Proficiency: Utilize advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and maintain an expert level of organization and attention to detail.

• Testing Knowledge: Apply knowledge of both automated and manual testing methodologies to ensure the reliability and functionality of network systems.

• Network Communication Documentation: Document and implement Ports, Protocols, and Services for network communication across development, test, and production environments.

• System Topology: Develop and maintain System Topology and Architecture Diagrams to provide clear, actionable insights into network structures.

• Site Surveys: Travel to bases (both CONUS and OCONUS) to perform site surveys, gathering comprehensive network services information for further analysis and implementation.

• On-site Testing: Conduct on-site operational testing and evaluation of installed network infrastructure equipment, ensuring compliance with all standards and protocols.

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in network architecture, PowerShell scripting, and cybersecurity principles.

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in acquisition lifecycle technical/analytical systems/software engineering and support.

• Travel: Willingness to travel to various locations, both within the continental U.S. (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS), as required.

• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)