Telecom Network Senior Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Telecom/Collaboration architecture.
• Develop the requirements to resolve or address current deficiencies in the infrastructure due to the changing demands of the current environment.
• Perform aspects of project management and communicate project statuses to project stakeholders.
• Work on installation and configuration of new devices, submitting ECRs to request IPs, ports, VMs when necessary.
• Work with Data Center POCs to secure rack, power, and connectivity.
• Develop required specifications to submit solutions for simple, moderate, and complex problems.
• Coordinate with the Vendor PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
• Provide engineering support for the design, configuration, installation, and sustainment of VTC, SV, and IPTV/Digital Signage software and hardware infrastructures.
• Develop engineering plans for integration, reconfiguration, staging, and installation of VOC and COOP equipment.
• Coordinate with DLA COMSEC personnel for secure device management within the secure VTC infrastructure.
• Manage network operations including subnet and VLAN creation for VTC, IP/TV DS infrastructure, especially during new installations.
• Coordinate with Data Center managers for rack space, power, and infrastructure connections.
• Provide escalation support for all VTC, SV, and IPTV/Digital Signage trouble tickets unresolved by the VOC Technical Admins.
• Provide technical expertise and support in lifecycle replacement, testing, and evaluation of VTC, SV, and IPTV/Digital Signage infrastructure components.
• Ensure engineering and integration of DLA’s VTC, SV, and IPTV/Digital Signage infrastructure with upcoming DOD VTC programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate with Cable TV vendors for the configuration of source devices for RF content conversion to IP from cable providers.
• Document engineering changes in accordance with ETN Configuration Management (CM) policies.
• Prepare engineering Change Requests (CR) for submission to the ETN Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Ensure all components and configuration changes conform to DISA, Federal IA policies/regulations, DOD IA policies, and US CYBERCOM directives.
• Provide over-the-shoulder training and familiarization to DLA personnel on VOC activities, including infrastructure configuration, deployment, architecture, and engineering.
• Develop and revise documentation such as CONOPS, standard operating procedures, quick start guides, and troubleshooting guides.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Five (5) years or more of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience including at least two projects in technical areas, including networking and/or Cisco Video Tele-Conferencing.
• At least one project must have occurred within the past three (3) years.
• Certifications:
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• SSCP
• CND
• Computing Environment Certification (One of the following):
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNP) v1.0 (preferred)
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 (minimum)
• Clearance:
• Must possess Secret Clearance.

Overview

We are seeking a Telecom Network Senior Engineer to join our team supporting DLA VOC.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday (0800-1600). May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

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