Systems Engineer

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 BOS information technology (IT) servicing assets, and main communications distribution points on Schriever. Mission Systems require engineering support for any connection that leaves a facility, connects to DISA, or 21 CS (OL-S) owned communications connection/distribution hub owned and controlled by the 21 CS (OL-S). 
• Testing is only required to determine if 21 CS (OL-S) communications transport or systems equipment is functional and in good use or if it should be upgraded, replaced, or removed. All testing equipment, process, and procedures for testing will be Government furnished. Engineering support shall provide new techniques, practices, procedures, including suggestions for enhanced testing equipment to the 21 CS (OL-S).  
• Documentation includes current and future communications systems capturing all physical topologies and architecture within either or both the Phoenix Database and Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC). The Phoenix Database is a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) product. The Phoenix Database and CVC tool are repositories of Communications and Information System and Installation Records (CSIRs) used as a communications planning tool. Engineers will be required to obtain access to both systems via Phoenix request Memorandum and Department of Defense DoD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) that will be provided by the Government. 
• Provides problem analysis, technical assessments and identify potential operational impacts to the 21 CS (OL-S) Government personnel. 
• Ensures that all designed and developed technical solutions integrate with local, Air Force and DoD architectures. 
• Identifies, documents and digitally stores architectural and infrastructure changes as they occur. 
• Interfaces with and supports other contractors and government agencies on daily basis. 
• Provides Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) to the COR and Government Program Manager and maintain the records IAW records management procedures. 
• Prepares, reviews, updates and delivers written procedures for the Government work center. 
• Provides design support on behalf of the 21 CS (OL-S), for all Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operating Level Agreements (OLAs) requiring communications capability pertaining to Schriever AFB circuits.  
• Provides designs that include system initialization, IT device configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring and security. Basic network theory helpful.  
• Complies with 21 CS (OL-S), established change/configuration procedures. 

Provides implementation engineering, coordination, upgrade and solution installation support. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field is preferred, and minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent commercial / DoD combined education/experience. Experience with the development, design and implementation of enterprise systems. Experience with DoD systems infrastructure, including configuration and troubleshooting. Experience providing technical solutions. Strong documentation and communication skills. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed out on the field and in an office environment. Employee must be able walk around a military base environment navigating curbs, stones, and uneven walkways, also must be able to climb stairs and ladders without issue.

Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EOE including Disability/Vet  

The estimated pay range for this role is $81,800 to $95,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

-Medical

-Dental

-Vision

-401(k)

-Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

-STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

-Legal-Aid Program

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

-Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

-Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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