Network Systems Engineer

Our DOD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Network Systems Engineer position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role you’ll perform communication network requirements analysis, IP network system design, and troubleshooting. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering or a related plus 5+ years of relevant experience.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position: Network Systems Engineer
Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct/permanent
Pay: $69.99/hour
Telecommute: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Performs communication network requirements analysis, IP network system design, and troubleshooting
• Develops network solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance while staying within schedule and cost constraints
• Performs functional analysis, performance analysis, detailed trade studies
• Supports system integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of the system
• Develops and evaluates systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
• May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly
• Participates in Modeling and Simulation activities
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Provides leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
• Provides engineering support to proposals
• Guides the development and test teams on successful completion of network design implementation and verification
• Is creative and innovative. requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Recommends methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of current state-of-the art IP Networking techniques and technologies; able to apply these to solve new customer problems
• Excellent use and understanding of systems engineering and development lifecycle concepts and principles
• Excellent knowledge of other related communication network disciplines
• Proficiency with requirements management & network system modeling tools
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Working understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls

About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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