Senior Systems Engineer / Architect E-911 & Federal Networks

Ashley Hughes-Jefferson Consulting LLC is recruiting an experienced Senior Systems Engineer / Architect for an onsite opportunity supporting mission-critical emergency communications and federal voice modernization initiatives in Winchester, Virginia.

This senior-level position focuses on systems engineering, IP networking, E-911/NG911 integration, SIP/VoIP technologies, emergency services routing, and interoperability within federal and DoD environments.

Candidates must possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support for emergency communications integration

Conduct architecture reviews, interface analyses, and technical assessments

Support E-911 call delivery and associated IP network engineering

Analyze IP routing dependencies and interconnection performance

Troubleshoot SIP/VoIP call-path and routing issues

Support emergency location provisioning and record validation

Investigate location discrepancies affecting emergency call routing

Coordinate technical and provisioning activities with government and contractor stakeholders

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation recommendations

Support interoperability between voice systems and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) environments

Perform technical issue escalation and resolution

Use network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark

Develop technical recommendations and risk assessments

Required Qualifications

10+ years of systems engineering or network engineering experience

5+ years of IP routing and enterprise communications experience

Experience with SIP/VoIP technologies

Experience supporting E-911 or NG911 environments

Experience supporting DoD or federal networks

Strong IP networking and troubleshooting knowledge

Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Experience

DISA VISP environments

Army voice modernization initiatives

PSAP interconnections

Public safety communications

Federal telecommunications environments

Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification

Work Schedule & Location

This is an onsite position in Winchester, Virginia.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Relocation assistance is available.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Important Security Requirement

Candidates must currently possess an ACTIVE U.S. SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Candidates without the required active clearance should not apply.

Candidates whose qualifications appear aligned with the opportunity may be contacted regarding additional recruiting and role-specific pre-screening steps.

Participation in the recruiting process does not guarantee employer submission, an interview, an offer, placement, or employment.