Telecommunications Engineer

TECHEAD8 months ago
Dahlgren, VA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Telecommunications Engineer – TS/SCI – Dahlgren, VA

Monday to Friday 12am-8am

Clearance: Top Secret

A cleared Telecom/Network Specialist is needed to support critical operations in a secure, 24/7 environment. The role focuses on maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting communications systems, including classified and encrypted infrastructure.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Key Functions

  • Monitor and maintain voice, video, and data circuits
  • Provide support for cryptographic devices (e.g., KG/KIV/KG-175 series)
  • Manage routers, switches, and secure communications hardware (Cisco, Juniper)
  • Execute cable installations, circuit provisioning, and network changes
  • Respond to system incidents with defined timelines and document activities
  • Support configuration, diagnostics, and planning
  • Maintain documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and system records

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in telecom/network operations or similar field

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Equal Employment Opportunity

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Required Skills

Telecommunications
Configuration and Diagnostics
Network Changes
Cisco Routers
Circuit Provisioning
Cable Installations
Voice, Video, and Data Circuits
Juniper Switches
System Incident Response
Cryptographic Devices
Network Operations