Telecom Network Senior Engineer

TekSynap•Columbus, OH

2d•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 for voice, video, data, 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 engineering work with government stakeholders, vendors, and enterprise teams. The role contributes to technical strategy, budget and technology lifecycle planning, and oversees subordinate technical roles. The engineer must also 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 in Columbus, Ohio, with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. Evening or weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs, and travel to DLA sites is required at less than 10%. After-hours, on-call, or overtime support may also be required. The role requires U.S. citizenship 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. TekSynap describes itself as a fast-growing high-tech company serving Federal Government customers. The company states that its full-time employees receive a competitive benefits package. Employees must comply with vaccination requirements mandated by contract, law, or regulation. The workplace is drug-free, and drug screening may be conducted as permitted by applicable laws.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance required; 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 stated education and experience pathways: 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; 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, and touching objects; reaching; talking and hearing; standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 and 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, DLA VOC, and COOP.
Develop technical requirements, engineering specifications, plans, and solution designs to address deficiencies, introduce capabilities, and meet mission needs.
Lead engineering installation, configuration, and integration of VTC, secure video (SV), IPTV, digital-signage, and related infrastructure.
Submit engineering change requests and coordinate IP, port, virtual machine, rack-space, power, and connectivity allocations 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 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 perform at or above Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.
Provide secondary operational support for SBC/CUBE and E911 services 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.