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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distribution Systems Engineer - **Company:** Arena Technical Resources - **Location:** Eielson Air Force Base, AK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Architecture, E2e Testing, Bicsi - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnmbt4 ## About the Role Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance, 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DOW, federal, or large enterprise environments Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska Preferred: Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DOW network infrastructure/modernization programs Certifications (Preferred) * BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) * FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) * OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification * Security+ CE (DOW requirement for base network environments) Education: - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent ## Description Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers. * Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance. * Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client. * Provides guidance for assessing if equipment and systems meet compliance standards. * Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression. * Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups. * Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications. * Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products. * May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals. Key Responsibilities - Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers. - Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance. - Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client. - Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools. - Provides guidance, reports findings and solutions for any issues that halt progression. - Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups. - Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications. - Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products. - Review the work of less experienced team members. - Review other team members' work and coach issues for accurate production submissions. - Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals. - Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time. - Stakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders. - Technical support - provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams. - Leadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Let's get visual - Visual testing in your project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/540-let-s-get-visual-visual-testing-in-your-project) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Why I Love End-2-End Tests and How To Get Them Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/996-why-i-love-end-2-end-tests-and-how-to-get-them-right) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Why Event-Driven Architecture Isn’t About Speed (and When You Actually Need It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/745-why-event-driven-architecture-isn-t-about-speed-and-when-you-actually-need-it) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)