Network Infrastructure Engineer

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North Charleston, SC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Defense
The Role
Installs, upgrades, designs, and troubleshoots WAN/LAN, data center, inside-plant, and outside-plant fiber infrastructure at domestic and international sites. Installs and configures routers, switches, encryptors, patch panels, and cabling; coordinates site installations, COMSEC keymat, circuit extensions, and remote personnel. Produces cable diagrams and performs fiber, copper, and network testing. Requires extensive infrastructure experience, frequent travel, relocation to Charleston, U.S. citizenship, and Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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Description
  • Upgrading Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote locations CONUS an OCONUS
  • Designing and implementing cable infrastructure for data centers and outside plant fiber
  • Working with network engineers to establish layer 1-3 connectivity 
  • Performing installation of routers, switches, encryptors and patch panels in racks
  • Performing inside plant fiber installation: data center fiber installation, telecom room to telecom room fiber installation
  • Performing outside plant fiber installation: building to building fiber installation through manholes and handholes
  • Working with node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers
  • Coordinating with remote site POC’s to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation
  • Coordinating with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct Keymat is ordered ahead of installation, working with local COMSEC custodians to send out appropriate COMSEC device to site
  • Creating cable diagrams before and update after installation is complete

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Requirements
  • CCNA or CompTIA Network+
  • Information Technology background 
  • Knowledgeable in network WAN/LAN with experience in troubleshooting layer 1 connectivity issues
  • Six plus years of experience in the following areas:
    • Working with copper cable infrastructure (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A)
    • Working with Single Mode and Multimode fiber (OS2, OM1, OM3, OM4)
    • Troubleshooting Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
    • Installing fiber optic transceivers (SFP, QSFP, media converters)
  • Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) fiber installation and safety, including OSHA safety standards and confined space training
  • Understanding of Data Center Infrastructure, including hot aisle/cold aisle environments, cable ladders, rack installation, and cable managementKnowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, such as Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Fiber Optic Power Meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD
  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visual Basic)
  • Must be able to lift, move, carry 50 pounds
  • Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina
Desired Skills
  • Six plus years of experience in the following areas:
    • Installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure
    • Performing fusion splicing, including splice‑on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization
    • Working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders (TSO)
  • Prior military service or experience contracting with a government agency
  • Troubleshooting network issues in a WAN environment working with Network Engineers to determine if it's physical (layer 1) or logical issue (layer 2-3)
  • Troubleshooting cryptographic devices, i.e. correct keymat, IP address, SA tunnels and route information
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL.

Travel Requirements
  • 75% Travel, able to travel for up to a month at a time, usually, one to two weeks
  • Able to obtain US Passport (company pays)
  • Driver’s license required
  • Willing to drive overseas to include (Left side of the road I.E. England, Japan etc.)
  • No Company travel credit card, company Reimbursement travel
About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.


SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Skills Required

  • CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification
  • Information technology background
  • Knowledge of WAN/LAN networking and Layer 1 connectivity troubleshooting
  • Six or more years working with copper cable infrastructure, including CAT5E, CAT6, and CAT6A
  • Six or more years working with single-mode and multimode fiber, including OS2, OM1, OM3, and OM4
  • Six or more years troubleshooting WAN and LAN connectivity issues
  • Experience installing fiber optic transceivers, including SFP, QSFP, and media converters
  • Knowledge of outside-plant fiber installation, OSHA safety standards, and confined-space training
  • Understanding of data center infrastructure, rack installation, cable ladders, hot aisle/cold aisle environments, and cable management
  • Knowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, including VFL, fiber optic power meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD
  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visual Basic
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry 50 pounds
  • Willingness to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina
  • Six or more years installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure
  • Experience performing fusion splicing, including splice-on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization
  • Experience working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders
  • Prior military service or government contracting experience
  • Experience troubleshooting cryptographic devices, including keymat, IP addresses, SA tunnels, and route information
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Top Secret/SCI U.S. government security clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 75%, including trips lasting up to one month
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to drive overseas
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. passport
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The Company
2,380 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Sciolex Corporation is a CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides systems and mission engineering, technical assistance, operations advisory, cloud computing, acquisition support, and executive and administrative services. The company supports federal civil, defense, and Intelligence Community agencies, helping them plan, integrate, test, deploy, and manage information, technology, and mission capabilities while improving information operations through research and innovative processes.

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