Telecommunications Network Engineer - Third Shift

Comptechcomputertechnologies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical company, headquartered in Dayton, OH, providing mission-critical network engineering and operational support to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and dual certifications, and it is a Third Shift, onsite position in Dayton, OH or Columbus, OH.

The successful candidate will support LAN/WAN, voice, and wireless networks across multiple DLA locations, ensuring availability,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in network operations experience. Higher education or qualifying military service may be substituted for the two-year requirement.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, voice, and wireless networks.
• Strong network troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work Third Shift/overnight hours with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and engineering support for enterprise LAN/WAN, wired, wireless, and telecommunications network environments.
• Monitor and maintain network infrastructure to support reliable voice and data services.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and availability issues and assist in identifying root causes.
• Support the engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of network hardware and software.
• Analyze network issues and work across infrastructure components to isolate faults and restore services.
• Support network changes, upgrades, maintenance activities, and technology refresh efforts.
• Assist with maintaining the technical integrity and configuration baseline of the network environment throughout its lifecycle.
• Coordinate with network engineers, operations personnel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to resolve incidents and maintain service availability.

Skills

Network operations

Telecommunications design

Troubleshooting

Overnight shift

Security+ CE

CCNA Security

CySA+

CISSP (or Associate)

IAT Level II

Job description

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, Third Shift *Active Top Secret Clearance*

Supporting: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Location: Dayton, OH - or - Columbus, OH (onsite)

Overview

CompTech is seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer to provide mission-critical network engineering and operational support to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

This position supports DLA Information Operations, Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network Branch (NTS-LAN). The NTS-LAN environment supports enterprise wired and wireless network services across multiple DLA locations.

The Telecommunications Network Engineer will support the availability, reliability, performance, and technical integrity of DLA's enterprise network infrastructure. This includes supporting LAN/WAN and telecommunications environments throughout the system lifecycle-from engineering and integration through deployment, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment.

As a Third Shift Engineer, the successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in an overnight operational environment, responding to network issues, performing troubleshooting and escalation, and helping maintain continuity of critical network services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and engineering support for enterprise LAN/WAN, wired, wireless, and telecommunications network environments.
• Monitor and maintain network infrastructure to support reliable voice and data services.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and availability issues and assist in identifying root causes.
• Support the engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of network hardware and software.
• Analyze network issues and work across infrastructure components to isolate faults and restore services.
• Support network changes, upgrades, maintenance activities, and technology refresh efforts.
• Assist with maintaining the technical integrity and configuration baseline of the network environment throughout its lifecycle.
• Support integration and interoperability between network hardware, software, telecommunications systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Document troubleshooting activities, network changes, technical issues, and resolutions in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with network engineers, operations personnel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to resolve incidents and maintain service availability.
• Follow applicable DoD/DLA security, configuration management, change-management, and operational procedures.
• Provide reliable Third Shift coverage in support of mission-critical network operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of network operations experience. Higher-level education or qualifying military service may be substituted for the two-year network operations experience requirement.
• Experience with telecommunications network design and management.
• Experience analyzing, designing, supporting, and/or troubleshooting:
  • LAN and WAN data networks
  • Voice networks
  • Wireless networks
  • Network management systems
  • Voice and data communications services
• Experience supporting the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong network troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, isolate, document, and elevate network incidents in an enterprise operational environment.
• Ability to work effectively during Third Shift/overnight hours and respond to network issues with limited supervision.

Certification & Clearance Requirements:

Candidates must meet BOTH certification requirements below.

1. IAT Level II or Higher - Must hold at least ONE:

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

1. Network/Technical Certification - Must hold at least ONE:

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

Applicants who do not currently possess a certification from BOTH categories will not meet the minimum certification requirements for this position.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Top Secret

Salary range:

• $80k - $90k Benefits, PTO and 401k+matching

THIS IS A THIRD-SHIFT POSITION.

Candidates MUST hold an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance and BOTH required certification categories listed below to be considered.

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.