Network Specialist - JBSA Lackland AFB, TX

Job Summary

We are seeking a Network Specialist 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets. This position supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center.

• Survey reports and convey measurement results in actionable form to senior personnel and management.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, and other activities of client sites as required.

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with field engineers to simulate expected system‑level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements.
• Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Support network designs for each SLA classification.
• Supports design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assists senior engineers in preparing designs, including narrative design documents, subsystem designs (CAD / panels / layouts / wiring / hardware / communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Comment resolution testing & commission review / approval of test plans (safety / risk / manufacturability).
• Author test plans; lead and supervise testing activities.
• Author testing / commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices; generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and scheduled maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plans and provide role‑back plan.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Support 24/7 on‑call schedule.

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshoot network operations.
• Employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assist team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interpret and analyze results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Complete project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Perform research on available technologies and products as needed by operations or project managers.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need U.S. citizenship to access classified information. DoD Secret clearance is required.

• High school diploma with 12+ years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems; or
• Associate’s degree with 10+ years of experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience; or
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.

• Understanding of ITIL concepts.
• Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools, and philosophies; ability to design an organization’s network infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture and analytical/problem‑solving skills.

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.

• Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful,…