Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. Active Top-Secret Security Clearance Required
About The Position
CompTech is seeking a Junior Telecommunications Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network (LAN) Branch. The role provides technical expertise in designing, implementing, integrating, and sustaining secure wired and wireless LAN infrastructure that supports enterprise-wide DLA operations. The engineer maintains the technical integrity of the network environment throughout its lifecycle, supports network modernization initiatives, troubleshoots complex connectivity issues, and helps ensure reliable, secure network operations across multiple DLA locations. This is an on-site position in San Diego, California, and requires an active Top Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in network operations; higher education or military service may be substituted for the required experience.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting telecommunications networks.
- Experience with voice, LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and network management technologies.
- Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
- Working knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise network infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification: one of Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CCNA Security, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CND.
- One network certification: CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCSE NGX, CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI, CCMSE NG with AI, CSMSE NG with AI Plus VSX, SCNA, NSA, or ESE.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure.
- Maintain the technical baseline of network systems across deployment, operations, maintenance, and technology refresh initiatives.
- Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for LAN, WAN, voice, and wireless environments.
- Support integration and testing of new hardware, software, and network technologies while minimizing operational disruption.
- Analyze network performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability and reliability.
- Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional technical teams on network modernization and continuous service improvement.
- Ensure network solutions comply with DoD security requirements, enterprise standards, and configuration management processes.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and implementation procedures.
Benefits
- Full benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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