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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration Engineer - SME (TELECOM-Central) - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, Information Systems, Internet Protocol, IPv6, Internetworking, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Operational Data Store, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Google Cloud, Performance Testing, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Cisco - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085687/systems-integration-engineer-sme-telecom-central ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (4 additional years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of degree) * 12+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning. * Deep technical command of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion. * Hands-on experience with optical networking (fiber), telecom network infrastructure hardware, server-level deployments, testing, validation and acceptance. * Proven ability to model network growth and optimize capacity during large-scale system upgrades. * Telecommunications infrastructure experience with ground networks, air to ground systems and technologies. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience leading the technical integration side of multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment. * Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support hybrid NAS environments. * Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent * Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). * AWS Solutions Architect - Associate * INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional ASEP * PMP certification * Familiarity with FAA BNATCS protocols or similar mission-critical government network standards ## Description In this role, you will serve as a technical mentor who guides and supports the work of the West Service Area field team while still performing hands-on tasks yourself. You will support the physical and logical integration of fiber and IP-based circuits and direct the technical work needed to move legacy copper (TDM) systems to modern fiber and IP networks across the National Airspace System (NAS)., * Manage Technical Integration: Lead the design, integration, and testing of systems that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Turn early architecture drawings into working IP network solutions. Provide clear technical directions and take ownership of technical tasks and related project activities. * Legacy-to-IP Migration: Lead the full life cycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from early planning through final deployment. Direct the hands-on migration of TDM circuits to IP based systems, ensuring smooth cutovers, circuit activation, and thorough performance testing. * System Validation: Assess requirement documents and identify necessary design changes; communicate these technical updates clearly to hardware and software engineering teams. * Hands-on Infrastructure Support: Work directly with network protocols and server-level hardware to solve complex technical bottlenecks during multi-state deployments. * Performance Monitoring: Use dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical reports to verify that new fiber installations meet required reliability and resilience standards for mission critical aviation data. 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