SUMMARY
The Systems Engineer provides support for the 21st Space Communications Squadron at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Purpose of this contract is to provide systems engineering, design, installation, testing (transport only), and documentation of secure/non-secure telephone, video, data, transport, and computer network systems for SSFB organizations, tenant units, and off-site organization, which require connection to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Base Operational Support (BOS) point-of-presence (POP). This position is 100% on-site in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full-time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
2-3 years Project management experience.
Knowledge of Cable Databases such as Phoenix and CIPS.
Visio and Auto CAD experience required.
Expert change manager.
Valid Driver’s License.
Local Colorado Springs installation experience preferred.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to communicate across different levels of leadership.
Inside/Outside plant experience required.
May be required to perform either a desktop and/or physical site survey including accessing communications pathways, both inside and outside plant, communications rooms, main communications distribution points, and customer locations for communications service delivery determinations.
TS&C may be desktop and/or physical survey depending on technical requirements of the TS&C. TS&C may require entering confined spaces, communications conveyances, telephone equipment closets, communications distribution hubs or centers that contain communications processing or distribution elements.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Strong knowledge in MS office to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software suites.
Demonstrated experience with executing assigned tasks to meet technical objectives.
Excellent communication skills.
Solid organizational skills relevant to carrying out day-to-day responsibilities.
Expert in verbal, written and listening skills.
Detail-oriented with ability to effectively multi-task.
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to perform work in a collaborative environment with other organizational domains.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Determines technical solutions for NIPR, SIPR, Telephones and Red Switch systems, ISP/OSP Backbone cabling. Solutions require specifications of electronic equipment, physical hardware, copper and fiber optic connectivity as well as develop, design and implement site support.
Engineering work includes physical and virtual surveys of communications pathways, both inside and outside plant, communication rooms, server farms, telecommunications hubs, uninterrupted power supplies, and electrical connections for…