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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Systems Telecommunication Engineer - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, VoIP, Issue Tracking Systems, Systems Analysis, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Coax, Bicsi, Software Troubleshooting, Integration Frameworks, Cisco - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-systems-telecommunication-engineer-washington-dc--e20a3aaa-c00a-410e-9b75-4586bbdc504b ## About the Role Network Systems, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, Government, Network Administration/Management, Wideband, On Site Support, Technical Support, Testing, Military, The selected candidate will be on-call as required and/or expected to work extended hours when necessary and will be expected to be self-reliant and fully capable of performing the required duties with little to no direct supervision or support. This position is located in Washington DC. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Washington DC or surrounding areas.Required Education, Experience, & Skills High school diploma and a minimum of 10 years of direct experience with telecommunications, integration design, installation and support Active security clearance with a current SSBI/T5 adjudicated within the last 36 months (must be able to pass additional access screenings) Security + certification in accordance with DOD 8570 instruction BICSI Certifications in one or more: * Technician - TECH * Technician Level II, * Installer 2 -Optical Fiber, (INSTF) * Installer 2, Copper, (INSTC) Knowledge of Wide Area Networks Helpdesk experience ability to resolve trouble tickets between various technical workcenters Experience with customer Trouble ticketing systems (JIRA) Follow material plans, prepare parts and equipment for distribution to floor or stockroom operations. Experience using Test Equipment: O-scope, Fireberd, transmission test sets Capable of systems analysis with highly complex technologies Familiarity with patch panels IP network experience BoIP and VoIP experience Strong troubleshooting and problem isolation techniques for solving complex troubles with telecommunication instruments, equipment, circuits, channels, and trunk troubles where limited standardization exists Considerable knowledge base of secure communications instruments, MB lines, and T-1 primary rate interfacesPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills Asset Management to include Bench Stock monitoring and Material Acquisition Industrial manufacturing, stock keeping, receiving, warehousing or related. Asset Control for distribution issue of telecommunications devices as requested by the customer Ability to be self-reliant Ability to professionally interact with high level military officers and civilian officials on a daily basis Quality assurance experience with both new and upgraded telecommunications systems Trainer / training experience Positive service oriented attitude Military experience / knowledge of customs and courtesies Experience with larger enterprise IP networks and related networking equipment Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures with regard to the installation, configuration, and management of Cisco IP Systems Cisco Networking certification (CCNA/CCNP) Experience with the development and presentation of briefings ## Description Job Description The selected candidate will provide daily on-site technical support for a government agency, to include engineering and technical services in support of the cable infrastructure, wideband systems, and network infrastructure for the robust government network. Specifically, the selected candidate will work closely with military personnel for the operations and maintenance (O&M), install, testing and training of communication systems. Will perform in rack, cabinet, cable support system, and general telecommunications equipment mounting and terminate coaxial, Cat-6 UTP, multi-mode fiber, single mode fiber, and any other connection required in the support of telecommunications systems. Troubleshoot end connectivity to distant end and remote locations and attached network devices. Monitor Local and Wide Area Networks to include transport links, layer 1 and layer 2 network devices. Perform trend analysis on circuits, network devices and server infrastructure and will use a ticketing system to report network outages to local work centers and track status of the outage until restoration has occurred. Design and install new cabling, equipment, and associated hardware and software to extend and/or enhance existing services. Monitor statuses and alert systems necessary to provide real time network availability to include remote applications and hardware necessary to monitor and communicate with remote sites as required. Will also provide end-to-end support equipment and services, including instrument placement, infrastructure and other required services to provide telecommunications related connectivity within and external to the customer.