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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Telecommunications Engineering Specialist to join our CASTLE-NET Program team. This is a remote position .
Be a part of an agile team to provide the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 with agile, innovative, customer focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the USACE vision of engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Leading the design and engineering of complex telecommunications systems within the CASTLE-NET program, ensuring all network pathways and communication protocols strictly adhere to enterprise architecture standards and high-level security frameworks.
Directing the configuration, lifecycle upgrades, and advanced problem resolution for enterprise-wide telecommunications infrastructure. This involves overseeing security hardening for communication nodes and managing the resolution of critical system vulnerabilities.
Establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure maximum system availability and peak performance. Authorizing and maintaining authoritative technical documentation for system configurations, disaster recovery protocols, and operational procedures.
Serving as the lead architect for major technology assignments, overseeing the execution of large-scale telecommunications deployments, and analyzing long-term performance data to drive roadmap adjustments that facilitate program expansion.
Acting as the principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) across diversified project assignments, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with executive stakeholders to ensure IT services exceed end-user expectations and organizational requirements.
Spearheading the integration of innovative, secure, and modernized technological solutions—such as software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) and next-generation unified communications—to strengthen and future-proof the IT foundation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires an associate’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Telecommunications, IT, or a related field, preferably with some experience in telecommunications or IT support. In lieu of education, 2 yrs experience in telecommunications systems support is appropriate.
Requires 8 or more years telecommunications systems support or related IT role.
Possesses basic understanding of telecom systems and networking principles along with problem-solving and communication skills.
Possess proven ability to develop and implement effective telecommunications equipment strategies to optimize security, compliance, and efficiency.
Relevant certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCENT are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification) or Certified Mobile Device Security Professional (CMDSP).
Familiarity with the USACE IT environment, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices.
Clearance Requirements:
Must possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position.
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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