Job Requirements
Walla Walla, WA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$83,000 - $89,000
Job Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Telecommunications and Network Specialist to play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient telecommunications and networking infrastructures supporting the Walla Walla location. This position demands a highly skilled individual with a Security+ and CCNA certifications as a minimum, to support the complex needs of the USACE.
Deployment: Support the development efforts of secure network architectures, including VoIP, wireless communications, and encrypted data systems, ensuring compliance with USACE and DoD standards.
Maintenance and Security Enhancement: Conduct routine and emergency maintenance tasks, upgrade systems, and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity measures to safeguard all telecommunications infrastructures.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Quickly identify and resolve network issues, enhance system performance, and ensure the reliability and security of communications channels.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to the highest standards of security and compliance as set forth by the DoD and USACE, maintaining documentation and protocols for audit and review processes.
Strategic Planning and Collaboration: Work closely with District leaders and other IT professionals to plan and execute network expansions, technological upgrades, and the integration of new systems, aligning with strategic goals and mission requirements.
Team: Be a central team members to promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in secure telecommunications and network technologies, protocols, and security practices.
Proven ability supporting complex projects, troubleshoot and resolve significant technical challenges, and innovate within a regulated environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and with various senior stakeholders.
Top Skills' Details
Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Security+ and CCNA required. * Potential 60 day waive for CCNA for the right candidate *
1. Ability to demonstrate expertise in secure telecommunications and network technologies, protocols, and security practices.
2. Experience in network maintenance, upgrades, and network security
3. VOIP and Wireless
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications or network engineering, with a strong preference for backgrounds in DoD or federal agency support.
• Must hold current Security+ and CCNA certifications. Cisco certification in lieu of CCNA, but must work toward CCNA
Work Environment
This person will work from the USACE Walla Walla District. The district office houses other network engineers and administrator as well as support technicians. There are also government employees onsite working alongside.
The environment is business casual.
o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
§ Medical, dental & vision
§ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
§ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
§ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
§ Short and long-term disability
§ Health Spending Account (HSA)
§ Transportation benefits
§ Employee Assistance Program
§ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Deployment: Support the development efforts of secure network architectures, including VoIP, wireless communications, and encrypted data systems, ensuring compliance with USACE and DoD standards.
Maintenance and Security Enhancement: Conduct routine and emergency maintenance tasks, upgrade systems, and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity measures to safeguard all telecommunications infrastructures.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Quickly identify and resolve network issues, enhance system performance, and ensure the reliability and security of communications channels.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to the highest standards of security and compliance as set forth by the DoD and USACE, maintaining documentation and protocols for audit and review processes.
Strategic Planning and Collaboration: Work closely with District leaders and other IT professionals to plan and execute network expansions, technological upgrades, and the integration of new systems, aligning with strategic goals and mission requirements.
Team: Be a central team members to promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in secure telecommunications and network technologies, protocols, and security practices.
Proven ability supporting complex projects, troubleshoot and resolve significant technical challenges, and innovate within a regulated environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and with various senior stakeholders.
Top Skills' Details
Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Security+ and CCNA required. * Potential 60 day waive for CCNA for the right candidate *
1. Ability to demonstrate expertise in secure telecommunications and network technologies, protocols, and security practices.
2. Experience in network maintenance, upgrades, and network security
3. VOIP and Wireless
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications or network engineering, with a strong preference for backgrounds in DoD or federal agency support.
• Must hold current Security+ and CCNA certifications. Cisco certification in lieu of CCNA, but must work toward CCNA
Work Environment
This person will work from the USACE Walla Walla District. The district office houses other network engineers and administrator as well as support technicians. There are also government employees onsite working alongside.
The environment is business casual.
o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
§ Medical, dental & vision
§ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
§ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
§ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
§ Short and long-term disability
§ Health Spending Account (HSA)
§ Transportation benefits
§ Employee Assistance Program
§ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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