Telecommunication Technician

Metrea; Maryland; On-site; USD 142,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Telecommunication Technician to analyze complex network systems and configure operating systems. The ideal candidate has 8 years of experience in telecommunications, familiarity with Kubernetes, and certification such as Cisco CCNA. This full-time position is located on-site in Maryland with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• 8 years providing technical support for engineering and testing of complex software and hardware systems.
• Experience with integration and system-level testing of telecommunications systems.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Load and configure cloud servers and vendor routers.
• Support the acquisition of hardware and software.
• Act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership.

Skills

Technical support for engineering and testing

Network planning for telecommunications

Kubernetes

Cisco networking equipment

VMWare or Docker

Linux or OpenStack

Telecommunications and networking analysis tools

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

VMWare

Docker

Job description

Overview

Telecommunication Technician at Metrea. Metrea is a defense company delivering effects as-a-service across multiple domains. This role involves analyzing complex local and wide area network systems, planning, designing, evaluating, and configuring operating systems and protocol suites for virtualized and containerized systems, and resolving interoperability problems across host, hypervisor, and guest nodes.

Base pay range: $142,000.00/yr - $174,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• The Telecommunication Technician will load and configure cloud servers and vendor routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) or white box alternatives.
• Support the acquisition of hardware and software and subcontractor services.
• Act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership to junior employees as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8 years providing technical support for engineering and testing of complex software and hardware systems in the telecommunications field.
• Experience with network planning for telecommunications switches.
• Experience with integration and system-level testing of telecommunications systems or platforms.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper or equivalent networking equipment.
• Experience with VMWare, QEMU, KVM, or Docker.
• Experience with Linux or OpenStack.
• Knowledge of telephony and telecommunications; knowledge of networking services and software-defined networking.
• Hands-on experience with installation, provisioning, maintenance, operation and testing of multiple equipment types (PBX, landline, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE softswitch, SDH, ATM, routers, switches, and Network Management Systems).
• Working knowledge of signaling protocols such as SS7, CCITT #5, and R2.
• Experience with telecommunications and network analysis, performance, and communications tools (e.g., Hewlett-Packard, W&G, Tekelec, Firebird, Nethawk).
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent required; RHCSA preferred.
• Education: HS diploma or GED.

Security Clearance & Work Authorization

• Employee must be a US citizen.
• Employee must have and maintain a Top-Secret SCI with Full-Scope Poly Clearance Level.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Work Details

• Position type: Full-time; hours typical Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exempt employees may be on-call; Non-Exempt may require overtime with manager approval.
• Travel: N/A
• Work Location: Client Site
• Work Environment: Office setting
• Reasonable accommodations: May be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

Other

This job description is not exhaustive of duties and responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice. Metrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.