Senior Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

MANTECH; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Job summary

MANTECH is hiring a Senior Telecommunications Engineering Specialist to join the CASTLE-NET program. This remote role supports USACE IT services, leading telecom design, deployments, and security across enterprise networks.

You will mentor engineers, work with executives, and implement modern telecommunications solutions including SD-WAN and unified communications to strengthen the IT foundation.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent work experience in Telecommunications or IT.
• 8+ years of telecommunications systems support or related IT role.
• Basic understanding of telecom systems, networking, and problem solving.
• Relevant certifications like CCENT or Network+ are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex telecom systems following enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Oversee configuration, lifecycle upgrades and troubleshooting of telecom infrastructure and security hardening.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure system availability and performance; document configurations and DR procedures.
• Lead major technology deployments, drive roadmaps, and analyze long-term performance data.
• Act as SME across projects, mentor junior engineers, and interface with executives.
• Drive integration of SD-WAN and next-gen unified communications.

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

Network design

Security hardening

Technical documentation

Project leadership

SD-WAN

Unified communications

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Cisco CCENT

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

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

• 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]) and provide your name and contact information.