• IT and Network Specialist (MDA Support)

    COLSA Corporation (Colorado Springs, CO)


    COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for an IT and Network Specialist to support MDA projects.

     

    + Prepare, maintain, and update the IT/IM facility requirements to include: communications, HVAC, power, tech power, cable and cable trays, etc.

    + Assist with preparing and reviewing consolidated facility documentation, requests for proposal, and system design specifications

    + Validate and inspect quality assurance of IT/IM facility implementation and installations and report findings

    + Coordinate planning and preparation for approved facility IT decommissioning activities

    + Coordinate implementation planning for specialty systems

    + Engage and support the acquisition process by participating in the MDA chartered processes

    + Evaluate and recommend disposition in conjunction with the MDA property organization

    + Review accountable assets of existing facility and new requirements affected by agency relocations into new facilities

    + Perform Project Champion quality assurance and management oversight of defined portfolio projects

    + Collaborate with MDA customers to identify and document project requirements and to develop functional and systems requirements and specifications

    + Perform as Property Custodian (PC) for Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

    + Manage international roaming and configuration of wireless cell phone and device program

    Ideal candidate will possess:

    + Excellent written and verbal communications skills

    + Ability to work independently with minimal direction

    + Self-starter and self-motivated

    + Good collaboration, problem solving, organizational and team facilitation skills

    + Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and set priorities

     

    At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits/) .

    Required SkillsRequired Experience

    + Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience

    + Masters Degree in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/projects

    + Bachelors Degree in STEM related field plus 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/projects

    + Capable of leading, coordinating, and executing specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities

    + Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

    + Musu be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support

    + U.S. Citizenship required; Must have an active SECRET security clearance

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience supporting and expanding command and control voice networks

    + Experience with planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT enterprise or corporate network solutions/environments

    + Demonstrated experience with networking architecture, networking protocols, network security design, routers, firewall architecture, etc.

     

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.