Telecommunications Design Engineer

System One; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Spending accounts

Life insurance

Voluntary plans

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to support a secure federal environment, maintaining and modernizing mission-critical telecommunications and data center infrastructure. This role blends hands-on O&M with engineering design and strategic planning to ensure reliable telecommunications and network systems that align with DoD and commercial standards.

The engineer will develop engineering documentation and infrastructure designs supporting secure voice, data, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and supporting telecommunications or IT infrastructure using DoD and commercial standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Experience producing engineering documentation including Rack elevations, Network diagrams, Engineering configurations, BOMs
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, network architecture, and data center environments
• Experience supporting Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, including cabling, communications racks, and telecom rooms

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and direct touch support for telecom and data center infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications circuits, hardware, and network systems within secure environments.
• Develop engineering documentation including rack elevations, engineering diagrams, and BOMs.
• Create and maintain IT architecture roadmaps and infrastructure modernization plans.
• Design and evaluate telecom and data center network infrastructure following DoD and commercial standards.
• Support installation, configuration, and integration of telecom equipment across secure facilities.
• Analyze current infrastructure and recommend improvements to increase reliability, scalability, and security.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems meet mission requirements.

Skills

O&M support

Rack elevations

Network diagrams

Engineering configurations

Bills of materials

Layer 1/2 infrastructure

DoD/commercial standards

Secure environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications/CS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer

Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Onsite

Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC

Clearance: Active TS/SCI or Top Secret (Required)

Required Cert: RCDD

Contact: [e-mail]

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to support a secure federal communications environment responsible for maintaining and modernizing mission-critical telecommunications and data center infrastructure.

This role blends hands-on Operations & Maintenance support with engineering design and strategic infrastructure planning, ensuring telecommunications and network systems operate reliably and align with Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial engineering standards.

The engineer will develop engineering documentation and infrastructure designs supporting secure voice, data, and communications systems within a high-availability environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and direct touch support for telecommunications and data center infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications circuits, hardware, and network systems within secure environments.
• Develop engineering documentation including rack elevations, engineering diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Create and maintain IT architecture roadmaps and infrastructure modernization plans.
• Design and evaluate telecommunications and data center network infrastructure following DoD and commercial engineering standards.
• Support installation, configuration, and integration of telecommunications equipment across secure facilities.
• Analyze current infrastructure and recommend improvements to increase reliability, scalability, and security.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems meet mission requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and supporting telecommunications or IT infrastructure using DoD and commercial standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Experience producing engineering documentation including:
• Rack elevations
• Network diagrams
• Engineering configurations
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, network architecture, and data center environments
• Experience supporting Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, including cabling, communications racks, and telecom rooms

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold one of the following DoD 8140 certifications:

• Network+
• Security+
• Cloud+
• SSCP
• CASP+
• CISSP
• CCNP Security

AND

• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or equivalent advanced telecommunications design certification.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• CCNA
• CTS D (for AV or communications integration)
• Manufacturer design certifications
• Enterprise telecommunications architecture training

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  This role operates within a secure, mission critical federal communications environment where telecommunications reliability and infrastructure stability are essential. Engineers support both hands on infrastructure operations and long term architecture planning within highly secure facilities.

  Work is performed fully onsite at Bolling AFB in Washington, DC.

  System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

  System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • spending accounts
  • life insurance
  • voluntary plans
  • participation in a 401(k) plan

  System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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