Telecom Network Senior Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a Telcom Network Senior Engineer to serve as the engineering authority responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment of the enterprise Telecom/Collaboration architecture. This role involves developing technical requirements, engineering specifications, and solution designs to address deficiencies, support new capabilities, and meet evolving mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to design, configure, implement, and sustain the enterprise Telecom/Collaboration architecture.
• Develops technical requirements, engineering specifications, and solution designs to address deficiencies, support new capabilities, and meet evolving mission needs.
• Performs engineering-level installation, configuration, and integration of new systems and devices, including submitting engineering change requests (ECRs), coordinating IP/port/VM allocations, and securing rack, power, and connectivity with data center personnel.
• Leads the analysis and resolution of complex technical issues, providing Tier 3 escalation support and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, and architectural direction.
• Coordinates with Vendor PMs, COTRs, and government technical representatives to ensure engineering solutions meet stakeholder needs and integrate with broader enterprise initiatives.
• Contributes to short- and long-term technical strategy, participates in budget and lifecycle planning, and provides engineering oversight across subordinate technical roles.
• Maintains the capability to perform at or above the Telecom Network Junior Engineer and VTC Lead levels when required.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of experience in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience directly related to design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment of the enterprise Telecom/Collaboration architecture, 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 the analysis and design of wireless voice or data networks using private radio or commercial services.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and standard IoT protocols.
• Experience with complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, management, and analysis, including voice, video, and data transport systems.

Qualifications

• At least one of the following certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration
  • CompTIA CASP+
• Master’s degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least ten (10) years of experience in the information systems or software engineering field.
• Top Secret – IT-I (Tier 5) security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Work Environment

• Location: Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Day shift, Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Vacation time and holidays