Network Subject Matter ExpertSME

Hiring Company: Reed Enterprise Consulting LLC (REC)

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: Commensurate with experience/education

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; hybrid on-site/telework

Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience as a subject matter expert (SME) in Tactical SATCOM.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field

Security Clearance: Top Secret

The highly experienced Network SME will support the Project Management Office Tactical Networks (PM TN) and support the design, planning, installation, integration, and maintenance of backbone core-area tactical and strategic communications networks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Tactical SATCOM and a deep understanding of military communications networks, including the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Global Information Grid (GIG).

• Design and Integration: Design and integrate backbone tactical and strategic communications networks, supporting both core-area and extended areas of the DISN and GIG.
• Requirement Gathering and Translation: Gather user requirements from Operational Need Statements (ONS) and Capability Production Documents (CPD) and translate them into technical, cost-effective solutions that meet the Army’s tactical communication system needs.
• Network Architecture Development: Develop network architectures for interfacing with adjacent, higher, and lower units, as well as allied nations, government agencies, and commercial services.
• Engineering Support: Provide engineering design, development, installation, and maintenance support for tactical networks, including the integration of Data/Voice/Video/Telephony systems in the tactical environment.
• Technical Documentation and Reports: Develop detailed technical documentation, specifications, assessments, and reports. Assist in systems engineering, interoperability, and quality assurance processes.
• Field Support: Provide hands-on technical support at fielding locations, labs, and test sites. Assist with technical field evaluations and system test and evaluation activities.
• Technology Insertion and Testing: Lead technology insertion testing relative to emerging network requirements and capabilities within the PM TN environment.
• Virtualization and Storage Expertise: Possess expertise in VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, Dell, and HP storage and virtualization technologies.
• Cisco Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in Cisco IOS/NXOS, Cisco ISE, Cisco UCS, Cisco ASA, and Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP). Expertise in MULTICAST, LAN/VLAN design, and VOIP systems including Cisco Call Manager and Redcom Sigma Core.
• Network Protocol Analysis: Experience using tools like Sniffer and Wireshark for protocol analysis.
• Familiarity with Army Systems: Provide support for Army Software Baselines, Architectures, and the development of network configurations and products.
• Field Expertise: Offer on-site technical support at field locations and assist in technology implementation and field testing.

• Expertise in Tactical SATCOM systems and integration with military networks.
• Knowledge of virtualization and storage technologies from VMware, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, and others.
• Strong background in Cisco Systems, including routing protocols, VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, and Redcom Sigma Core.
• Protocol analysis experience using tools like Wireshark or similar.
• Familiarity with Army Software Baselines, Architectures, and Active Directory.

• Deep understanding of Cisco Systems, virtualization technologies, and network protocols.
• Experience in providing field support and hands-on technical expertise for military network systems.