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# Systems Engineer / Telecom / Network Protocols

- **Company:** Gigatec Llc
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, VoIP, Code Division Multiple Access, Encodings, Communications Protocols, Protocol Stack, Data Transmissions, Forensics Tools (Digital Forensics Software), Global System for Mobile Communications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Software Engineering, Wireshark, Encapsulation (Networking), 5G NR, Decoding
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b62952ea-1db4-43b4-9ff6-e84dc1c7a899/systems-engineer-telecom-network-protocols

## About the Role

* Circuit Switched and Mobile Telephony signaling types, networks and systems, including audio encoding/decoding (7 years)
 * Specific communications protocols (e.g. GSM, CDMA, 5G, HTS, etc.) and associated community tools
 * Application Development for ipv4 and ipv6 packet switched networks (i.e. L2, L3), protocols (i.e. VOIP) and technologies (VPNs, encapsulation)
 * Deep knowledge of the OSI network stack and associated protocols across layers 2-7.
 * All protocol stacks for data transfer, to include but not limited to Routing protocols, Encapsulation, Tunneling and encryption, legacy protocols (i.e. SONET)

Desired Skills

 * Digital forensics tools such as Wireshark
 * Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter

## Description

As the SE, you'll get to analyze user's requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and lead system design. Advises on alternatives, assesses feasibility, supports integration of requirements, design, and technology, and develops technical and architecture documentation. Guides implementation planning, coordinates with government stakeholders on technical issues, ensures technical integrity of deliverables, and communicates with program teams and senior leadership.Required Skills


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