Telecom Network Engineer - Senior

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…