Lead Engineer, Department of the Air Force (DAF) Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM)

Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts and technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Leads the development, evaluation and implementation of new and innovative principles, processes and applications.

• Exercises considerable latitude in decision-making under limited consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets.
• Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices.
• Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services.
• Acts as primary consultant to leadership detailing the technical requirements and specifications necessary to obtain solutions.
• Requires limited direction and guidance with most tasks.
• Expert knowledge and experience in Network planning, design strategies for an enterprise WLAN, design of infrastructure and network services, designing WLAN RF, advanced wireless site surveying, 802.11 security design, and troubleshooting of WLAN design.
• Education
• A scientific, technical, or engineering Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university. Accredited schools are those reported to the US Department of Education and maintained within the Secretary of Education's database. (Required)
• Network engineering technical certification equivalent to Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) for Wireless. (Preferred)
• CompTIA Security+ certification. (Required)
• BISCI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (Desired)
• BICSI Certifications (Installer 2, Copper (INSTC); Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF); BICSI Technician TECH) (Desired)
• At a minimum, must carry DoD Secret level security clearance at time of award. (Required)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• At a minimum, must carry DoD Secret level security clearance at time of award. (Required)

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The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94,420 - $157,370 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$99,390 - $165,640 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$104,360 - $173,930 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$109,330 - $182,220 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.