Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic

Description

The company is a technology and professional services firm that offers consulting, technology solutions and support to U.S. government, defense and intelligence clients.

This role covers network engineering, installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting for a DoD agency's global classified and unclassified network. The work supports modernization, circuit implementation and sustainment so the agency's voice, data and video communications stay reliable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and troubleshoot enterprise routers, switches and other telecom equipment.
• Support WAN and LAN connectivity at agency sites and on DISN-connected networks.
• Help build network engineering designs, installation plans and implementation work.
• Support IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, routing, switching and connectivity fixes.
• Survey sites and record infrastructure needs for new installs and upgrades.
• Help install, activate, test and troubleshoot telecom circuits.
• Plan and carry out network refreshes.
• Take part in on-call and 24x7 response for the network team.
• Help lead, at times, technology refreshes, equipment swaps and modernization projects.
• Run network performance tests and confirm that systems work as intended.
• Provide Tier III engineering, troubleshooting and break-fix support.
• Help manage network configurations and put approved engineering changes in place.
• Create and update network diagrams, device configurations and installation records.
• Test network equipment in both lab and production settings.
• Apply relevant DISA STIGs and agency network configuration standards.
• Work with agency operations staff, senior engineers and telecom service providers.
• Analyze and design telecom networks for voice, data, video and/or wireless services.
• Build design and maintenance plans for telecom systems from start to finish.
• Assess the problem and the nature of the information that must travel across the network.
• Define the problem, then write system requirements and network specifications.
• Work closely with other information systems professionals to implement network services correctly.
• With functional users, develop alternative solutions and backup plans.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Experience designing and managing telecom networks.
• Experience analyzing and designing voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks and/or network management systems for voice and data services.
• High school diploma.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top Secret clearance, or Secret clearance with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED or GCIH.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Conditions

Work daily from customer and/or contractor facilities as needed, living within commuting distance of one of these locations: Fort Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; New Cumberland, PA; Ogden, UT; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Anniston, AL; San Diego, CA; Fort Bragg, NC; Robins AFB, GA; or Tobyhanna, PA.

Travel of up to about 50% may be needed, in the CONUS or OCONUS, for installations or troubleshooting.

Provide on-site support at CONUS or OCONUS locations as required.

Work long stretches at a computer and in offices, comm closets, warehouses and other sites tied to network deployment and upkeep.

Projected salary is $70,000+ per year. Final pay depends on years of relevant experience, active clearance level, certifications, technical skills, contract requirements and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• 26 days of paid leave covering vacation, sick time, personal time and holidays, used however you choose.
• Performance bonuses based on your individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match that vests immediately.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300K, with options to add coverage for you and your dependents.
• Medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Military differential pay so employees on active duty do not lose income while serving.
• Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and technology needed to do the job.
• If the company is sold, the CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees.