Senior Telecommunications EngineerHerndon, VA – hybrid Candidates with a security clearance are highly preferred ALTA IT Services is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to provide support for local and fielded telecommunications systems. Responsibilities include site survey planning activities, developing and conducting core training on current telecommunications technologies, and maintaining/updating fielded systems. This position requires experience in working with telecommunications companies in the development and deployment of fielded systems, to include experience in administration and maintenance of fielded systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, to include server components, software, and data storage devices. Supervise performance of systems and troubleshoot hardware/software issues, run diagnostics, document problems, prioritize resolutions, and assess associated risks. Provide local/remote support, troubleshooting and system administration support for field deployed systems and CONUS lab facilities. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Linux/Unix system experience. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex communications systems. Knowledge of current optical networks architecture, to include signal path and protocols used. Ability to identify and analyze functional and operational requirements to develop processes and solutions. Build upon installation guides and as-built documentation, update SOP’s. Experience working directly with development teams in resolving software and hardware issues, manage software/hardware patches. Working knowledge of telecommunications architectures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field. College degree, in some cases, can be substituted by work experience. At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in a Telecommunications Engineer role with two (2) years of relevant technical experience. Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related hardware, software, protocols and understanding cell signaling. Knowledge of fiber optics: optical time domain reflectometer, mirroring, splitting and cutover of fiber links. Knowledge of principles of telecommunications design/architecture/implementation/configuration, understanding signals, read/breakout signals, and signal load. Experience with packet capture software and analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries, software/hardware. #M2System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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