Telecom Network Senior Engineer

TekSynap•Columbus, OH

22h•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Telecom Network Senior Engineer to support DLA VOC. Working under general supervision, the role serves as the engineering authority for designing, configuring, implementing, and sustaining enterprise telecommunications and collaboration architecture supporting voice, video, data, the DLA Video Operations Center (VOC), and COOP. The engineer develops requirements and solution designs, resolves complex technical issues, ensures compliance with enterprise and security standards, and coordinates with government stakeholders, vendors, and enterprise teams. The role contributes to technical strategy and lifecycle planning, provides oversight to subordinate technical roles, and must be able to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required. The position is based in an office environment in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible evening or weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%. After-hours, on-call, or overtime support may be required. The role requires a U.S. citizen and an active Secret clearance; candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred. The target salary range is $115,000–$130,000 per year. TekSynap offers full-time employees health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance; must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
CompTIA CASP+ or SecurityX certification.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration or Enterprise certification.
Meet one of the following education and experience requirements: a master’s degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering and at least eight years of experience in that field, including five years directly related to the duties described; a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least ten years of experience in information systems or software engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, advanced technical certifications, and directly related engineering experience.
Experience with complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, management, and analysis, 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 analysis and design of wireless voice or data networks using private radio or commercial services.
Familiarity with networking protocols and standard Internet of Things (IoT) protocols.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly handling, feeling, touching, reaching, talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 or 50 pounds frequently; and meeting the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, implement, and sustain enterprise telecommunications and collaboration architecture supporting voice, video, data, the DLA Video Operations Center (VOC), and COOP.
Develop technical requirements, engineering specifications, plans, and solution designs to address system deficiencies, introduce capabilities, and meet evolving mission needs.
Lead engineering-level installation, configuration, and integration of VTC, secure video (SV), IPTV, digital-signage, and related infrastructure.
Submit engineering change requests (ECRs) and coordinate IP, port, and virtual machine allocations, as well as rack space, power, and connectivity with data-center personnel.
Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical issues and provide Tier 3 escalation support.
Ensure engineering solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security requirements, configuration-management processes, and applicable standards.
Coordinate with vendors, COTRs, government technical representatives, COMSEC personnel, and enterprise teams to ensure solutions meet stakeholder needs.
Contribute to technical strategy, budget planning, and technology lifecycle planning; evaluate replacement equipment and emerging technologies.
Plan and oversee testing and interoperability activities, document results, and develop technical documentation, network drawings, and guidance.
Provide engineering oversight across subordinate technical roles and maintain the ability to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.
For SBC/CUBE and E911 services, provide secondary operational support through dashboard monitoring, log verification, Tier 1 triage, incident documentation, and escalation to designated Government and Voice Services teams.
Support Government-led SBC/CUBE maintenance and continuity activities by monitoring system status, documenting results, and verifying operational readiness as directed.
Provide technical training or familiarization to government personnel as required.
Travel to DLA sites and provide after-hours, on-call, or overtime support as required to meet mission needs.