Telecom Network Senior Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap$100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering
  • 5 years in Telecom/Collaboration architecture design and implementation
  • Experience with WAN services and wireless networks
  • Deep familiarity with telecommunications network design phases
  • Master's degree in related field required or a Bachelor's with 10+ years experience
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional or CompTIA CASP+ certification
  • Top Secret IT-I Security Clearance needed

Responsibilities

  • Design and sustain Telecom/Collaboration architecture
  • Develop technical requirements and solution designs
  • Install, configure, and integrate new systems and devices
  • Analyze complex technical issues for resolution
  • Coordinate with vendors and government representatives
  • Contribute to technical strategy and budget planning
  • Oversee engineering across subordinate roles

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
  • Supportive work environment with reasonable accommodations
  • Day shift schedule with potential for overtime
  • Less than 10% travel requirement
  • Columbus, OH office location with low noise levels
Full Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Telcom Network Senior Engineer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Eight (8) years of experience in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering.
  • Five (5) years directly related to design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment of the enterprise Telecom/Collaboration architecture including voice, video, and data transport systems.
  • Experience evaluating and estimating carrierprovided 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, including familiarity with networking protocols and standard IoT protocols.
  • Must have experience with complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, management, and analysis, including voice, video, and data transport systems

Certifications

At least one of the following certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration
  • CompTIA CASP+

Education

  • Masters degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering.

Or

  • Bachelors degree in a related field with at least ten (10) years of experience in the information systems or software engineering field,

Clearance

  • Top Secret  IT-I Critical Sensitive Tier 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works under general supervision as the engineering authority responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment of the enterprise Telecom/Collaboration architecture.
  • Develops technical requirements, engineering specifications, and solution designs to address deficiencies, support new capabilities, and meet evolving mission needs.
  • Performs engineeringlevel installation, configuration, and integration of new systems and devices, including submitting engineering change requests (ECRs), coordinating IP/port/VM allocations, and securing rack, power, and connectivity with data center personnel.
  • Leads the analysis and resolution of complex technical issues, providing Tier 3 escalation support and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, and architectural direction.
  • Coordinates with Vendor PMs, COTRs, and government technical representatives to ensure engineering solutions meet stakeholder needs and integrates with broader enterprise initiatives.
  • Contributes to short and longterm technical strategy, participates in budget and lifecycle planning, and provides engineering oversight across subordinate technical roles, maintaining the capability to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.
Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

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

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret  IT-I (Tier 5)

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.

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

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