Telecom Network Senior Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap Corporation
Columbus, OH, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Information Systems Computer Networks Data Centers Data Transport Utility Network Protocols Software Engineering 3-tier Architectures Cisco

Job description

  • 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 engineering-level 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 long-term 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.

Requirements

  • 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 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, 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
  • Master’s degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering.

Or

  • Bachelor’s 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, 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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%, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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