Telecommunications Network Engineer *Requires Active Top Secret Security Clearance*

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical company providing solutions to organizational challenges for small and large companies, municipalities, and Government agencies nationwide.

About the role

CompTech is seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network (LAN) Branch. The engineer will provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of secure wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure supporting enterprise-wide DLA operations. This role ensures the technical integrity of the network environment throughout its lifecycle, supports network modernization initiatives, troubleshoots complex connectivity issues, and maintains reliable, secure network operations across multiple DLA locations.

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (on-site). Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure.
• Maintain the technical baseline of network systems throughout the lifecycle, including deployment, operations, maintenance, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for LAN, WAN, voice, and wireless environments.
• Support the 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 to support 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.

Requirements

• Two (2) 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 with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (one of the following):
  • Security+ CE
  • CySA+
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CCNA Security
  • SSCP
  • GSEC
  • GCISP
  • CISAC
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
• One of the following Network Certifications:
  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • CCSP
  • CCSE NGX
  • CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI
  • CCMSE NG with AI
  • CCMSE NG with AI Plus
  • VSX
  • SCNA
  • NSA
  • ESE

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 per year

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401K retirement plan