Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 12 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Bachelor's of Science degree and at least 8 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Master's degree and 6 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Ph.D. and at least 4 years of related military / professional experience Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year. Must have the ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport. Must have the ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements. Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance and be able to maintain that clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission. Requirements Capture Test and Implementation Integrated Maintenance Data System Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles Windows Server and Desktop versions. Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking Group policy design, testing and implementation Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Satellite Communications Systems Oracle RAC Virtualization