Transport Engineer

TekSynap; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing high-tech company as a Transport Engineer supporting critical infrastructure projects. You will oversee installation and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing essential support to the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and employee well-being. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans, while contributing to meaningful projects that impact national security. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Vacation Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or related field.
• Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and management of infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Network Engineering

Compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA standards

Technical Support

Quality Assurance

Education

Relevant Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)

CompTIA Security + CE

Tools

Government-approved ticketing system

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing all activities related to the installation, maintenance, coordination, and management of the infrastructure.
• Perform installation activities including operation, maintenance, and sustaining engineering related to cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and uphold industry best practices.
• Provide infrastructure maintenance and clean-up for all Telecommunications Rooms at designated locations.
• Conduct on-site surveys, develop maintenance plans, and ensure adherence to standards.
• Use Government-approved ticketing system to track and provide completion status for all installs, surveys, moves, adds, and changes.
• Perform QA before equipment/installation is released for customer connectivity.
• Maintain detailed configuration "as-built" drawings supporting survey findings.
• Provide support to break-fix support personnel for emergency and non-emergency incidents and ensure timely restoration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in the field of network engineering or a related area.
• Certifications:
• CompTIA Security + CE
• Computing Environment Certification (one of the following):
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Clearance:
• Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Overview

We are seeking a Transport Engineer to join our team supporting DISA JSP ETM in Arlington, VA.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10-20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret/SCI clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.