Sr. Telecommunications Network Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer provides advanced technical expertise, leadership, and oversight in the design, implementation, and management of complex telecommunications and LAN/WAN systems supporting our Department of Defense (DoD). This role is responsible for evaluating, designing, and managing secure, resilient, and high-performing networks that enable mission-critical voice, data, and video services. The Senior Engineer serves as both a technical authority and a mentor, ensuring compliance with agency and DoD standards while supporting enterprise-wide modernization and sustainment of telecommunications infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, wireless, and VoIP architectures supporting enterprise operations.

Manage routing/switching, VLANs, IPv6 migration, DNS/DHCP, and network segmentation.

Integrate network solutions with Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, Ansible, INFOBLOX, Splunk, Axonius, and NetScout tools.

Perform network performance analysis, optimization, and fault isolation.

Provide Tier III support for incident resolution, including 24/7/365 on-call rotation.

Ensure STIG, DISA, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.

Create and maintain network documentation, testing procedures, and implementation guides.

Mentor junior engineers and assist with certification readiness.

This opportunity is part of a proposal effort. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful contract award.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Active and current Secret federal security clearance

At least seven (7) years of network operations experience, with strong focus on telecommunications and LAN/WAN environments.

Higher-level education or military service may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Experience leading teams in the design and management of enterprise telecommunications networks.

Experience supporting DoD or Federal telecommunications environments required.

DoD 8140 Baseline Certification: IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, SSCP).

At least one Computing Environment (CE) certification: CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, RHCSA, RHCE, WSHAA or AZ-104.

NOTE: In accordance with contract requirements, at least 30% of STNEs assigned to this program must hold a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. While the certification is not required fo all positions, candidates who currently hold a CWNA or are willing to obtain it prior to employment may receive preferences for selection to fulfill contractual staffing needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Proven ability to lead teams across geographically dispersed facilities.

Expertise in carrier-based WAN services, wireless voice/data networks, and VoIP systems.

Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.

Ability to develop and deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for resolving complex network issues.

Effective communication and leadership skills to interface senior government and contractor stakeholders.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel

10%

Shift

Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

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. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.