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Telecommunications Engineer

Peraton is a national security company that provides technology solutions and mission capabilities to U.S. government agencies, covering space, intelligence, cyber, defense, and homeland security.

Peraton

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 80k-128k USD

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Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for an experienced Telecommunications Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will support the Operations and Solutions Delivery Support (OSDSS) to DHS ICE. The selected candidate will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and telecommunications initiatives in a mission critical environment. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced federal setting.

The Telecommunications Engineer will provide support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, design, orders, and administration. Provides in-depth engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives (VoIP, Cloud Hosted Solution) for government agencies in support of their strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Provides and interface support to telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management. Provides project tracking and guidance to other team members on a regular basis and provides reporting to the customer.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to User Community for ICE specific Telecommunications business needs and services.
  • Ensure Avaya system requirements are met, including third-party software and/or hardware
  • Application support for custom app groups within the ICE specific network.
  • Collaborated with clients and sales staff to support projects and service requests
  • Provide 24/7 Production Outage Recovery Support
  • Create standard operating procedures (SOP) for training dynamic workforce
  • Provide end-user training remotely and in person.
  • Create and Maintain documentation, Reports, SOPs, Data Spreadsheets, etc.
  • Submit Weekly Status Reports

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience or Master's degree and 3 years experience or high school diploma/equivalent and minimum 9 years experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DHS Public Trust.
  • Must have experience and be able to independently support, administer, engineer, and troubleshoot Avaya Telecommunications Systems; hardware and applications
  • Must have experience providing remote technical support to vendors and End Users for complex network & switching systems.
  • Must have working knowledge of Cabled and Terminated Telephone and Data Jacks; IPs; ports/port security.
  • Must be able to configure networks to ensure smooth transmission of data that fulfills the objective of the organization.
  • Must have working knowledge and capability to remotely program and prepare Avaya phone systems for site specific installations across the country
  • Must have experience designing and implementation of LAN, WAN, Wireless LAN, and WWAN.
  • Must have experience with identification/fixing for the problems within existing systems design/implementation of new systems, enhances the existing systems and participates in analysis, design and new construction of next generation IT systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Any of the following Certifications would be an advantage: Avaya Badges, CTNS, iNARTE, IPEP, NCTI, (CCNA, CCNP, CCNE)

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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Salary: 80k-128k USD

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Bachelor degree
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Experience

3 years minimum

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Peraton

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We are a next-generation national security company, committed to driving missions of consequence that span the globe and extend to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As a leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and its allies. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats, working across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our team serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our dedicated employees tackle the 'can't be done,' solving the most daunting challenges that face our customers.

Our approach is built on a foundation of innovation and a culture where every voice matters. We foster collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds to address the toughest national security challenges. We believe in celebrating individuality, encouraging growth, and ensuring every team member feels valued and inspired to contribute their unique talents to drive meaningful impact. With a rich heritage spanning over 125 years, we have a legacy of delivering excellence at the speed of the mission. We don't just aim for excellence; we achieve it, as evidenced by numerous industry awards that recognize our innovative solutions and exceptional service. We are passionate about breaking out of silos and looking beyond individual tasks to ensure every component of a mission is in place and performing optimally. For those seeking an impactful career, we offer a unique experience, moving beyond treating applicants as mere numbers. Our commitment extends to our military veterans, who comprise over 20% of our workforce, offering them a place where their service is valued and their professional growth is a priority.

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Paid sick days

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