TSSCI Network Engineer

Insight Global is looking for a TSSCI Network Engineer to join a leading telecommunications client in their public sector division. The Network Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining capacity planning on sites and segments on a national fiber optic and Layer 2/3 switched network to include:

Equipment slot availability
Actual, planned and future requirements
Optical capacity
Carrier Ethernet capacity
MPLS Segment Routing capacity
Power and cooling requirements
Tracking Aging/End of Life equipment
Planning upgrades to support new requirements ensuring bandwidth ahead of demand
Updating site route maps
Working with contractors and/or customers to deliver and integrate requirements that meet all testing and validation requirements outlined in the performance specification
Providing design review information for Design Review Packages
Facilitating circuit delivery/integration/activation, and service migrations for the network as required
Provide cost models for equipment and labor needed to support new sites/routes/services on the network
Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other Lumen groups
Provides architecture assistance for installation teams
Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices
Updates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applications
Knowledge and application of zero trust practices and principles to network architectures a plus
Familiarity with server deployments and maintenance for telecommunications Network Management Systems (NMS) a plus
Technology briefs around new products and services with recommendations and rough order magnitude pricing for integration into the network

This is a full time opportunity with a salary range of $91,266.00 - $121,688.00. The candidate will be required to work at their Herndon, VA office 4-5 days a week.

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Knowledge and experience should include designing, building, installing and maintaining Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
Knowledge of optical equipment, Carrier Ethernet, SR-MPLS and wavelength division multiplexing
Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TOP SECRET/SCI Level clearance

Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related work experience
Knowledge of Ciena, Juniper and Infinera equipment desirable
Knowledge reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.