Staff Engineer II (San Antonio, TX) - Dawson

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Position: Staff Engineer II Location: JBSA Lackland – San Antonio, TX

Summary: DAWSON is seeking, on contingency of contract award, Staff Engineers to support the Air Force Information Network (AFIN). This role is critical for integrating and testing enterprise-wide tools, equipment, and media, ensuring robust network infrastructure across various Air Force bases globally.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Liaison and Coordination:

  • Serve as a liaison between operational communities and sustainment teams, facilitating communication and collaboration.

  • Coordinate with The Government Program Office Project Managers Project Managers and Major Command (MAJCOM) A6s for program upgrades and implementations.

• Engineering Support:

  • Provide engineering support for AFLCMC/The Government Program Office Project Managers projects, focusing on integration and operational deployment.

  • Validate and verify Technical Orders (TOs) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).

• Incident and Response Management:

  • Support the AFIN Response Center (ARC) with incident communication, remediation, and escalations.

• Reporting and Documentation:

  • Create and submit monthly Field Engineering Representative (FER) reports detailing activities, issues, and risks.

• Project Management:

  • Assist in project planning, engineering, and troubleshooting.

  • Develop change requests within the Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) framework.

  • Oversee project budgets and schedule creation to ensure timely and compliant project completion.

• Operational Support:

  • Conduct data calls and site surveys to support program needs.

  • Promote awareness of sustainment services within operational teams.

• Site Leadership:

  • One Staff Engineer II per site will act as the primary liaison to the deputy program manager (DPM) and oversee other team members' activities at the site.

• Travel Requirements:

  • Travel to various bases as required to meet PMO and operational mission needs.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience, with a preference for DoD program involvement.

  • Relevant experience in project management and technical engineering within defense or IT sectors.

• Certifications:

  • ITIL Foundation v3 or higher.

  • Certified Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II.

  • Project+ certification is potentially required.

  • Preferably CompTIA Cloud+ or higher.

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

  • Strong technical and analytical capabilities.

• Travel and Coordination:

  • Ability to travel to support Air Force bases and coordinate data calls and site surveys.

• Security Clearance:

  • A valid DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. NATO Secret and/or DoD Top Secret/SSBI clearances, adjudicated for SCI eligibility, may be required depending on location.

*Position is Contingent Upon Award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.