Network Engineer – Timing and Synchronization

Title:
Network Engineer – Timing and Synchronization

Location:
Fort Meade MD (Hybrid work)

Duration:
Long Term

Clearance required:
Top Secret or Higher

Certification required by project:
CompTIA SEC+ or Willing to Obtain

Comp Qsoft seeks a Network Engineer with a specialty in Timing and Synchronization to join our engineering team in support of our DoD customer. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic network engineer to join our DISA team in delivering high quality timing distribution systems. You will be responsible for the technical design, tradeoffs, and development of network layouts and system configurations.

• Engineering, testing, and managing high-precision time distribution systems (PTP/NTP)
• Standard project engineering, site/node designs, testing and Tier III support
• Initiate and coordinate with customers sensitive customer timing feeds
• Develop site/project-specific system engineering designs to transition current timing feeds to the new timing distribution scheme
• Conduct cybersecurity hardening of the Timing and Sync network management servers
• Develop detailed test plans, test reports, implementation plans, configuration guides and other technical documentation
• Monitor project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Support the acquisition of hardware and software
• Work with the installation team to survey sites
• Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
• Support field installers with calibration/testing/troubleshooting methods to ensure all equipment, circuits, and services are successfully implemented

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology management or technical discipline is required with at least 10-years of experience
• Experience in Timing architectures and design
• Strong understanding of IP networking, frequency, and time synchronization protocols (PTP/NTP)
• Experience with one of the following is desired:
  Microsemi, FEI Zyfer Comm Sync II, Finisar, Symmetric om
• Strong working knowledge of GPS (and the technology behind it - Stratum 1 timing sources, antennas, and Cesium Clocks, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, specifically, Excel, Word, and Visio; MS Project is a plus
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), effective leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with DOD
• Field Services experience is a plus