Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic

AGE Solutions•Dayton, OH

15h•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecommunications Network Engineer – Basic provides network engineering, installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting support for a Department of Defense agency’s global classified and unclassified network infrastructure. The role supports network modernization, circuit implementation, and sustainment activities to maintain reliable voice, data, and video communications. The engineer analyzes and develops telecommunications networks supporting voice, data, video, and/or wireless services; develops plans and designs for telecommunications system installation and maintenance from project inception through completion; analyzes information-transport problems; and defines system requirements and network specifications. The role coordinates with other information systems professionals and functional users to implement network services and develop alternative solutions and backup plans. Candidates must be able to work daily at customer and/or contractor facilities as needed and live within commuting distance of one of the listed locations. Travel of up to approximately 50% may be required, both CONUS and OCONUS, for installation or troubleshooting. The projected salary is $70,000+ annually, with final compensation based on relevant experience, clearance, certifications, skills, contract requirements, and qualifications.

Requirements

Three years of relevant network engineering experience.
Experience in telecommunications network design and management.
Experience analyzing and designing voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems supporting voice and data services.
High school diploma.
U.S. citizenship.
Top Secret clearance, or Secret clearance with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Ability to work daily from customer and/or contractor facilities as needed and be within commuting distance of one of the listed locations.
Ability to travel up to approximately 50%, CONUS and OCONUS, as required.
Ability to work from a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work in offices, communications closets, warehouses, and other environments associated with network deployment and sustainment.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot enterprise network routers, switches, and telecommunications equipment.
Support WAN and LAN connectivity across agency facilities and DISN-connected networks.
Assist with network engineering designs, equipment installation plans, and implementation activities.
Support IPv4/IPv6 addressing, routing, switching, and network connectivity troubleshooting.
Conduct site surveys and document infrastructure requirements for new installations and upgrades.
Support installation, activation, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications circuits.
Plan and implement network refreshes.
Support on-call and 24x7 response requirements as part of the network team.
Support and sometimes lead technology refreshes, equipment replacements, and network modernization projects.
Perform network performance testing and validate operational functionality.
Support Tier III engineering, troubleshooting, and break-fix activities.
Support network configuration management and implementation of approved engineering changes.
Develop and update network diagrams, equipment configurations, and installation documentation.
Support testing of network equipment in laboratory and production environments.
Apply applicable DISA STIGs and agency network configuration standards.
Coordinate with agency operations personnel, senior engineers, and telecommunications service providers.
Provide on-site technical support at CONUS or OCONUS locations as required.
Analyze and develop telecommunications networks supporting voice, data, video, and/or wireless services.
Develop designs and plans for installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems from project inception to conclusion.
Analyze the problem and the characteristics of the information to be transported.
Define the problem and develop system requirements and network specifications.
Coordinate with other information system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services.
Develop alternative solutions and backup plans in conjunction with functional users.

Benefits

26 days of paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
401(k) with a 3% company match and immediate vesting.
Company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, with options for additional coverage.
Multiple medical plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, and FSA and HSA options.
15 days of fully paid parental leave.
Military differential pay for employees on active duty.
Paid training and certifications.
Tuition reimbursement.
The CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.