DoD SkillBridge - TDM Network Operations Specialist

Job Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship: TDM Network Operations Specialist
Host Company: Altimeter Solutions
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM
Location: Melbourne, FL
Requirement: Must be active-duty U.S. military service member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Must be willing to live/work in the location above. This is not a remote/telework opportunity.
To apply:
1. Go to and apply for interest in our program (this is required)
2. Return to this posting and 'Apply'
About Altimeter Solutions
Altimeter Solutions, LLC (Altimeter), is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing it's clients the highest quality analytical/technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions/services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.
Altimeter Solutions holds a Top Secret facility clearance, and places contract and permanent technical resources with prime vendors for the DoD and other Federal government branches nationwide.
Company Website:
Job Description:

• Provide technical support for a large nationwide network which includes monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting network problems within Network Operations Control Center (NOCC) utilizing network management and monitoring tools.
• Monitor the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and minimize disruption and impact to the FAA network and perform root cause analysis to determine a plan of action for restoring customer services.
• Employ test methods to analyze channelized/unchanneled T1, T3, utilizing DACs equipment, Ethernet, IP, Frame Relay, ATM, WAN, LAN, SONET, and TDM.
• Assist Local Exchange Carriers (LEC), ILECs, and IXCs to resolve WAN problems, and assist onsite field technicians remotely to resolve local issues.
• Work in an onsite 24x7 network control environment where shift and workday flexibility is required.
• Periodically support short-term emergency evacuation to local or remote backup facilities.

Must Haves:

• Associate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Will consider prior work experience in place of degree.
• Demonstrated Layer 1 Troubleshooting experience.
• Willingness to learn TDM technologies.

Nice to Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Networking, Information Technology, or related field with (2) years of prior related experience.
• Networking experience with layer 1, 2, and 3.
• Networking technologies experience with SONET and/or Time Division Multiplexing (TDM).
• Familiarity working with networking technologies such as RF, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and HSRP.
• Experience with Network Management tools such as Cisco Prime SNMPc, Orion, and NetFlow.
• Experience in UNIX and Remote Access solutions.
• Experience with call center phone systems and working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

[ NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]
Vets2PM Provides:

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.