Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer

TekSynap•Norfolk, VA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer to join our team. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. 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. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Secret - IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance
Minimum of seven (7) years of network operations experience.
Higher-level education or military service may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing large-scale telecommunications network design, implementation, and operations projects.
Proven experience analyzing, designing, and managing WAN and wireless network systems.
Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
Cisco computing environment certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE, or equivalent certifications from other vendors.
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification required within 180 days of base contract award.
DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: IAT Level I:
CompTIA A+ with Continuing Education (A+ CE)
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA-Security)
Certified Network Defender (CND)
CompTIA Network+ with Continuing Education (Network+ CE)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
US Citizenship

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical expert on complex telecommunications network projects involving all phases of network design, implementation, and analysis.
Manage and oversee the evaluation and cost estimation of voice and data WAN services from telecommunications carriers.
Design access and backbone networks utilizing carrier services and oversee wireless voice and data network design (using private radio facilities or commercial services).
Provide technical and administrative direction for personnel responsible for telecommunications network design, implementation, and operations tasks.
Review work products for accuracy, adherence to design concepts, user standards, and schedule compliance.
Make recommendations for approval of major network installations and infrastructure changes.
Prepare milestone status reports, technical documentation, and deliver presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and end-user representatives.
Ensure compliance with all applicable DLA and Host Activity site-specific safety requirements and OSHA Aerial Lift Training standards.