Telecommunications Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

Industry: Dept. of Defense

Salary: $100k-$115k + 10% STI

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in an Information Technology field and 5 years applicable work experience.
• Strong knowledge of OTN, SONET, and DWDM technologies; proficient in trouble shooting services troubles and implementations of transport devices in this arena is required.
• Security+ CE or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 of DoD 8570.1 is required. JNCIA or CCNA is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Ciena and Infinera Optical equipment and software is required. Long haul optical equipment certifications and training are expected
• Demonstrates capabilities in IP technical discipline. Able to operate and accomplish technical task with minimum guidance. Knowledgeable of common network architectures for routing, switching, and security technologies is preferred
• Capable in use of Microsoft Office tools to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Familiar with in the uses of Transport management tool and network management protocols, including but not limited to One-Control, Node Manager, Site Manager
• Firm knowledge of the encryption devices KG-175G/D, KIV-7M, KG-340
• Expect to work in support of 24x7 operations
• 10% probable travel should be expected
• Active Top Secret/SCI required

Duties:

• Perform Transport Network Management Functions in engineering and operations environment and operates as technical SME.
• Work Tier2 trouble escalations for Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Optical Transport Network (OTN), and Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) troubles.
• Work and coordinate Tier2 Network Implementations; serves as technical POC for service Provisioning, Configurations, and Test and Turn-up (TTU) processes for SONET, OTN and DWDM transport devices. Interface with Lead Provisioner and Tier3 on network requirements, designs, and any other information needed to perform tasks.
• Work and coordinate Tier2 Network deactivation and decommission of SONET, OTN and DWDM transport devices.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to junior and peer technicians with emphasis on Transport equipment
• Provide technical input to operational documentations and SOP for Transport discipline supporting the NOC
• Maintain Circuit Layout Records (CLR), Network Diagrams, and other supporting documentation. Review and provide feedback or updates to network as-built, Engineering Development Plans (EDP), and configuration management drawings
• Other responsibilities deemed necessary by management and/or customer.

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