Senior Telecommunications Engineer

C3EL; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join their team in Fort Shafter Flats, HI. The role involves managing telecommunications systems supporting DoD operations, including PBX and VoIP solutions. Applicants must have at least 8 years of experience, familiarity with telecommunications technologies, and a valid Secret clearance. Ideal candidates will also have experience with VoSIP migration and supporting operation continuity for telecommunications infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in telecommunications system management.
• Proficiency in installing and configuring medium to large-scale PBX solutions.
• Experience supporting VoSIP migration and enterprise voice modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain large-scale PBX systems.
• Manage VoIP solutions and oversee circuit provisioning.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security and operational standards.

Skills

PBX management

VoIP solutions

Telecommunications technologies (Nortel, Cisco, Avaya)

Signal processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voicemail systems (Meridian Mail, CallPilot)

Telephony rectifiers and battery backup systems

T-1, PRI, BRI, and analog trunk lines

Job description

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Overview

Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Security Clearance: Secret

Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

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

• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.