Telecommunications Engineer

COMPANY INFORMATION

 

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work for a full-service information system engineering and services provider located in Northern Virginia. Since 1998, they have been delivering end-to-end solutions for business and government enterprise using state-of-the-art, leading-edge products and best practices. In 2005, Washington Technology Magazine recognized them as a FAST 50 growing small business in the government IT market, for the 2nd consecutive year.

 

Their customer list includes multiple federal and state government agencies as well as Fortune 500 and medium-size enterprises in industries such as technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive and defense. Their references vouch for their strong commitment to delivering quality and satisfaction.

Our client team includes engineers and specialists with a diverse background in deploying comprehensive IT solutions and are dedicated to providing satisfaction and results with each and every project, product and service they deliver.

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Knowledge Requirements:

 

Telecom, LAN/WAN, cabling, server administration



 

Skills Required:

 



·  ACACN Certification (Avaya)

·  Strong understanding of traditional PBX and VoIP technologies.

·  Experience in installing and maintaining ether computer networks.

·  Experience with media transport including twisted pair, CAT5, CAT6 cabling, coax, and optical fiber.

·  Experience with PSTN network transport including ISDN, DS1, DS3, and OC3.

·  Must possess the ability to work within a team environment of shared responsibilities.

·  Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

·  Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

 

·  Reviewing, coordinating and performing all aspects of station additions, moves and feature changes associated with telecommunication systems. 

·  Performing trouble analysis and resolution, and/or coordinating trouble resolution with multiple vendors of present day communications systems.

·  Assisting in the (oversight) and (coordination) of assigned telecommunications activities between various work groups

·  Assist in the research and development of written recommendations of improvements to enhance the technical capabilities of telecommunication systems and reduce operating costs.

·  Perform periodic hardware and software upgrades as a part of preventative maintenance program.

·  Assisting in maintaining records and preparing required reports relevant to the operations of telecommunications.

·  Assisting in writing technical specifications.

·  Performing other duties as assigned.

 

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

·  Minimum work experience required: 2 years

·  Minimum education and training required: Bachelors or equivalent experience

 BENEFITS OR OTHER COMPANY INFO

 

·  Vacation leave: New hires in first year accrue 10 days

·  Paid holidays: 10 traditional

·  Sick leave: 5 days upon first day

·  Medical and prescription coverage: Comtech offers a PPO, POS, and an HMO.

·  Dental coverage: PPO

·  Vision coverage: PPO

·  Life insurance: Company paid coverage

·  Short-term and long-term disability insurance: Company paid

·  401(k) retirement savings plans: With company match

·  Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

·  Transit and Parking Flexible Spending Accounts

·  Training and education programs