Telecommunications Network Engineer

Description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants’ mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity, we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job; it’s the Digital family. 

Digital Consultants seeks a Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer who 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.

Location: Hybrid Remote in Tracy, California

Duties To Include:

• 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.

Requirements

• Clearance: SECRET with a Tier 5/SSBI (Top Secret) Background Investigation (critical sensitive).
• Certifications: DoD 8140 Baseline Certification: IAT Level I AND at least one Computing Environment (CE) certification, such as CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, RHCSA, RHCE, WSHAA, or AZ-104. Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification is strongly desired.  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required. 

Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of network operations experience, with a strong focus on telecommunications and LAN/WAN environments. Higher-level education or military service may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
• 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 with senior government and contractor stakeholders.
• Travel Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel (10%) as needed to support Western Region Offices if critical network issues need to be resolved. 
• Physical Requirements: The candidate must, with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to sit, stand, use computers and monitors, and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g., move a case of paper or similar task) that may occur on occasion.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000. The company offers the following benefits to permanent, full-time employees:· Paid Time Off (PTO)· Group health plans· Income protection and supplemental benefits 401(k) plan with company matching Health Savings Account (HSA)· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)· Pet insurance options· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, Veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants job openings or applying for a position, please send an email to recruiting@digiconintl.com or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.