Telecom Network Senior Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, implement, and sustain enterprise telecommunications and collaboration architecture supporting voice, video, data, and the DLA Video Operations Center (VOC) and COOP.
• Develop technical requirements, engineering specifications, plans, and solution designs to address system deficiencies, introduce capabilities, and meet evolving mission needs.
• Lead engineering-level installation, configuration, and integration of VTC, secure video (SV), IPTV, digital-signage, and related infrastructure.
• Submit engineering change requests (ECRs) and coordinate IP, port, and virtual machine allocations, as well as rack space, power, and connectivity with data-center personnel.
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical issues and provide Tier 3 escalation support.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security requirements, configuration-management processes, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, COTRs, government technical representatives, COMSEC personnel, and enterprise teams to ensure solutions meet stakeholder needs.
• Contribute to technical strategy, budget planning, and technology lifecycle planning; evaluate replacement equipment and emerging technologies.
• Plan and oversee testing and interoperability activities, document results, and develop technical documentation, network drawings, and guidance.
• Provide engineering oversight across subordinate technical roles and maintain the ability to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.
• For SBC/CUBE and E911 services, provide secondary operational support through dashboard monitoring, log verification, Tier 1 triage, incident documentation, and escalation to designated Government and Voice Services teams.
• Support Government-led SBC/CUBE maintenance and continuity activities by monitoring system status, documenting results, and verifying operational readiness as directed.
• Provide technical training or familiarization to government personnel as required.
• Travel to DLA sites and provide after-hours, on-call, or overtime support as required to meet mission needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret clearance required. Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA CASP+ or SecurityX
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration or Enterprise
• Meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • Master’s degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering, with at least eight (8) years of experience in that field, including five (5) years directly related to the duties described;
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with at least ten (10) years of experience in information systems or software engineering; or
  • An equivalent combination of education, advanced technical certifications, and directly related engineering experience.
• Experience with complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, management, and analysis, including voice, video, and data transport systems.
• Experience evaluating and estimating carrier-provided voice and data WAN services; designing access and backbone networks using carrier services; and/or managing the analysis and design of wireless voice or data networks using private radio or commercial services.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and standard Internet of Things (IoT) protocols.

We are seeking a Telecom Network Senior Engineer to join our team supporting DLA VOC.

The Telecom Network Senior Engineer serves as the engineering authority for the design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise telecommunications and collaboration architecture. Working under general supervision, this role develops engineering requirements and solution designs, leads resolution of complex technical issues, and ensures solutions meet mission needs, enterprise standards, and security requirements.

The Senior Engineer coordinates engineering activities with government stakeholders, vendors, and enterprise teams; contributes to technical strategy and lifecycle planning; and provides oversight to subordinate technical roles. The role also maintains the ability to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and/or weekends to meet program and contract needs 
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance- Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance is preferred.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $115,000-$130,000 yearly. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.