Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. * Active Top-Secret Security Clearance Required*

CompTech Computer Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

CompTech is seeking a Junior Telecommunications Network Engineer to support DoD network operations, focusing on secure wired and wireless LAN infrastructure across multiple locations. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, voice, and wireless technologies.

The position offers a competitive salary of 85k–90k USD per year plus full benefits, PTO, and a 401(k). You will collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional teams while ensuring DoD

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in network operations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting telecommunications networks.
• Experience with voice, LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and network management technologies.
• Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure.
• Maintain the technical baseline across lifecycle including deployment and maintenance.
• Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, and optimization for LAN/WAN/voice/wireless.
• Support integration and testing of new hardware and software while minimizing disruption.
• Analyze network performance and identify root causes; implement fixes.
• Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional teams on modernization.
• Ensure solutions meet DoD security requirements and enterprise standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and procedures.

Skills

Network operations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Voice/WAN/LAN equipment

Job description

Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. ** Active Top-Secret Security Clearance Required**

WELCOME TO COMPTECH

Good people. Dedicated People. Hard-working people.

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical company working to build lasting relationships with small and large companies, municipalities, and Government agencies. Headquartered in Dayton, OH, our clients nationwide are provided with services in client-focused practice areas resulting in solutions to organizational challenges.

Job Description

Job Title: Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. *Top Secret Security Clearance required*

Overview

CompTech is seeking a Junior Telecommunications Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network (LAN) Branch. The engineer will provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of secure wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure supporting enterprise-wide DLA operations.

This role is responsible for maintaining the technical integrity of the network environment throughout its lifecycle, supporting network modernization initiatives, troubleshooting complex connectivity issues, and ensuring reliable, secure network operations across multiple DLA locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure.
• Maintain the technical baseline of network systems throughout the lifecycle, including deployment, operations, maintenance, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for LAN, WAN, voice, and wireless environments.
• Support the integration and testing of new hardware, software, and network technologies while minimizing operational disruption.
• Analyze network performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional technical teams to support network modernization and continuous service improvement.
• Ensure network solutions comply with DoD security requirements, enterprise standards, and configuration management processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and implementation procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in network operations. Higher education or military service may be substituted for the required experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting telecommunications networks.
• Experience with voice, LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and network management technologies.
• Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.

Certification Requirements

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (one of the following):

• Security+ CE
• CySA+
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CCNA Security
• SSCP
• GSEC
• GICSP
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CND

AND one of the following network certifications:

• CCNA
• CCNP
• CCSP
• CCSE NGX
• CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI
• CCMSE NG with AI
• CSMSE NG with AI Plus VSX
• SCNA
• NSA
• ESE

Security Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret security clearance required.

$85k - $90k + full benefits, PTO, 401K

Equal Employment Opportunity
CompTech is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please call Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail]. A CompTech associate will respond to your message as soon as reasonably possible.