Theater Engineer at BlueWater Federal Solutions - Colorado Springs, Colorado

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Theater Engineer to support the SEWS program at Peterson AFB. As a Theater Engineer, you will support the analysis of user needs and develop the design and associated hardware and software recommendations to support those needs.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Support foreign partner system and network installation, maintenance, and sustainment.
  • Respond to system outages to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Collaborate with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan routine and emergency trips.
  • Provide rotating 24/7 on-call Tier 2 system support for remote users, to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.
  • Support Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travel to customer locations as required.
  • Respond to system component failures or change requests and plan system change or restoral implementation.
  • Plan, develop and conduct user training for existing staff as well as new CCMD and FMS users.
  • Travel up to 35% in a year to Foreign Partner locations.
  • Perform on-site sustainment including but not limited to system operational check out, inventory, system updates, equipment firmware updates and documentation updates.

Qualifications

  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Must have a Security+ certification
  • 3+ years of supporting Cisco networking equipment or CCNA is required.
  • Experience with network routing protocols (i.e., Static routes, OSPF)
  • Knowledge of GRE and IPSEC tunnels. Knowledge of Network Encryption Devices (i.e., KG-250, KG-250x, IPS-250x, KG-175).
  • Familiarization with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (VoIP).
  • Familiarization with Risk Management Frame Work (RMF) standards.
  • Knowledge of Server/Client Systems and current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).
  • Active US Passport or ability to obtain an Active US Passport.
  • 3+ years of systems administration experience is preferred.
  • Partner and Allied nation exercise experience preferred.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 135-145K

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...