Senior Telecommunications Engineer

C3EL; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications engineering firm is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to design, install, and maintain PBX and VoIP systems at Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in telecommunications and an active US Government secret clearance. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring secure voice communications across DoD operations.

Qualifications

• Active US Government issued secret clearance.
• 8+ years of experience managing PBX solutions.
• Experience with VoSIP migration and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain PBX systems for the DoD.
• Support VoIP solutions and telecommunication infrastructures.
• Conduct daily Moves, Adds, and Changes for systems.

Skills

Installing PBX systems

VoIP technologies

Telecommunications systems management

Signaling servers

T-1, PRI, BRI lines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Avaya

Nortel

Job description

Description

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunication systems supporting Department of Defense operations. The engineer will manage PBX and VoIP infrastructures, oversee circuit provisioning and maintenance, and ensure continuous, secure voice communications across the enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain medium to large-scale PBX systems and associated components.
• Administer and support voicemail systems (Meridian Mail, CallPilot) and signaling servers.
• Manage and maintain dialing plans, VoIP solutions, and trunk lines including T-1s, PRIs, BRIs, and analog circuits.
• Oversee and support telephony rectifiers and battery backup systems to ensure operational continuity.
• Conduct daily Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) for telecommunications infrastructure and end-user services.
• Configure and maintain inside plant (ISP) telecommunications infrastructure, including new line installations.
• Support Public Address (PA) zones as required by the mission.
• Support integration and migration efforts to VoSIP and other DoD-approved VoIP technologies.
• Ensure systems are maintained in compliance with DoD security and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate system documentation, configurations, and maintenance logs.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active, in-scope US Government issued secret clearance.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience installing, configuring, and managing medium to large-scale PBX solutions and related systems.
• Proficiency with Nortel, Cisco, and Avaya telecommunications technologies.
• Experience supporting VoSIP migration and enterprise voice modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Voicemail systems (Meridian Mail, CallPilot)
  • Signaling Servers and VoIP solutions
  • T-1, PRI, BRI, and analog trunk lines
  • Telephony rectifiers and battery backup systems
  • Inside plant telecommunications services including new line setup and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting telecommunications engineering in USARPAC and USARC environments.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Public Address (PA) systems and zones.
• Familiarity with future DoD-approved VoIP technologies (Cisco, Avaya, etc.) and enterprise VoIP migration strategies.
• Any related certifications.

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.

EEO statement: C3EL is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected status as defined by law. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.