Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic

The Telecommunications Network Engineer – Basic provides network engineering, installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting support for a DoD agency's global classified and unclassified network infrastructure. Supports network modernization, circuit implementation, and sustainment activities to maintain reliable voice, data, and video communications.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 a wide range of capabilities, including 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 develops system requirements and network specifications.
• Closely coordinate with other information system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services.
• In conjunction with functional users, develop alternative solutions and backup plans.

 Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience:
• • Three (3) years of relevant network engineering experience.
  • Experience in telecommunications network design and management.
  • Experience in analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services.
• Education:
• • High School Diploma.
• Citizenship and Clearance:
• • US Citizenship is required.
  • Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certifications:
• • DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level II baseline certification such as Secruty+CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Location and Travel: 
• • Candidates must be able to work daily from customer and/or contractor facilities as needed and be within commuting distance of one of the following locations:
  • • Fort Belvoir, VA
    • Columbus, OH
    • Dayton, OH
    • New Cumberland, PA
    • Ogden, UT
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Richmond, VA
    • Anniston, AL
    • San Diego, CA
    • Fort Bragg, NC
    • Robins AFB, GA
    • Tobyhanna, PA.
  • Travel of up to approximately 50% may be required, both CONUS and OCONUS for network installation or troubleshooting as required.

 Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Must be able to work from a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to work from office, comm closet, warehouse, and other environments associated with network deployment and sustainment.

The projected salary range for this position is $70,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.