Senior Telecommunications Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Analyst to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of telecommunications and network infrastructure.

The successful candidate will possess expertise in fiber optic transport systems, network communications, and secure communications technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure at government sites.
• Respond to telecommunications trouble tickets from remote customers.
• Utilize a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer and related test equipment to identify, isolate, and resolve fiber optic faults, signal degradation, and performance issues.
• Analyze and interpret fiber optic test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices including routers, switches, and associated network infrastructure.
• Support and maintain inline network encryption devices and secure communications equipment.
• Perform network connectivity testing, performance monitoring, and fault isolation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support telecommunications projects and service requirements.
• Support on-site and remote locations, including occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent military or industry experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting telecommunications and network systems.
• Experience using a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent fiber optic test equipment to diagnose and resolve network faults.
• Working knowledge of:
• Fiber optic communications systems
• Routers and switches
• TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 network concepts
• Inline Network Encryption (INE) devices
• Telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or federal government telecommunications environments.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA, Fiber Optic Association (FOA) certifications.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience supporting secure voice, data, and transport systems.

Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance