IT Site Design Specialist

The mission of the Lone Wolf program is to support, operate, and maintain the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network - Top Secret Enterprise Services (DCIN-TS ES) which is a DoD-provided, TS/SCI, integrated voice, video, and data, global communications network that facilitates collaboration among senior leaders and key staff. The Lone Wolf program boasts a professional workforce comprised of specialists throughout the Information Technology lifecycle and who contribute to a positive work environment.The Lone Wolf Team is Mission Focused, Customer Oriented, Process Guided, and Solutions Driven. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes. The Team is expected to grow and is looking for people who can apply disciplined processes and provide imaginative solutions that enable the adoption of innovation and emerging technologies that create opportunities for transformative change.Responsibilities:Prepare hardware deployment site installation plans.Perform site surveys to assess and document the current state and document in detail the proposed site network design/architecture based on mission requirements, specifications, and customer needs. This will include detailed diagrams (i.e. floor plans, cabling diagrams, rack elevations, logical network diagrams and the like) for planning and documentation purposes.Create installation diagrams/requirements for the following devices: KG-175 TACLANE encryption devices; Cisco routers; switches; VoIP phones and VTC devices; rack elevations; servers; UPS units; network printers, scanners, digital senders, workstations, cabling/wiring suggestions, and all associated desktop peripherals.Develop Bill of Material (BOM) for the procurement of equipment.Maintain operational knowledge of program's equipment catalog and projected changes.Coordinate with change management team (testing, lifecycle, and procurement) to ensure current equipment lists.Coordinate with Customer Project Managers (CPMs), administrative and technical program support staff, and customers.Review mission scope-of-work requirements and technical design packages.Assist with integration of network infrastructure hardware components, including the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and management of the enterprise LAN/WAN.Update and complete support tickets and post installation close-out documents/designs.Perform as contributor with knowledge and experience in local and wide area networking, communications, and related software/hardware within a secure, multi-platform operating environment.Provide support to a large and diverse customer base as a member of a complex team comprised of contractors and government personnel.#divergentActive Top Secret clearance with SCI5 or more years of experienceDoD 8570 IAT Level I Certification: Network+ CE certification or equivalent.Proficiency with MS Office365 tools, specifically Visio.Familiarity with modern technological developments and applications to help evaluate new products and make informed recommendations to replace or improve upon the current baseline.Effective verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, and be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.Must possess sound critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skillsAbility to travel up to 75% which may include occasional multi-day travel outside the NCR as required. Personal vehicle use may be required and must have a valid driver's license.Preferred:ITIL 4 Foundation CertificationWindows 10+ certification - MCSA or Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MDAA)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)