Lead Network Telecommunications Engineer - ActioNet, Inc

ActioNet has an opportunity for a is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Network Telecommunications Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering telecommunications projects, performing field visits, and ensuring project success within budgetary constraints. This role requires excellent analytical, design, and communication skills, along with hands-on experience in various phases of Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) technology.  The candidate will need to be in or near the San Diego CA (on-site) ActioNet is an IT service provider and solutions integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA that works with the Federal Government and Department of Defense.   

TARGET $155-187K

   Duties and Responsibilities      

• Engineer telecommunications projects, including determining required material, manpower, and timeframes.
• Perform field visits to assess project requirements and provide accurate estimates and quotes.
• Communicate project details clearly, both verbally and in writing, to ensure successful completion.
• Plan, develop, and maintain project documents detailing required work.
• Oversee all phases of construction, including ISP and OSP installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Design, test, administer, configure, implement, and maintain network telecommunications systems.
• Provide technical support related to telecom activities and integrate multiple network operating systems, protocols, and topologies.
• Develop standardized procedures for operation and associated documentation.
• Evaluate new technology and recommend implementations.
• Analyze requirements for system upgrades, including hardware/software resources, logistics, and planning issues.
• Conduct surveys and other methods to capture customer feedback.
• Provide process improvement recommendations, lessons learned, and best practices to management.
• Coordinate production releases and roll-outs, delegate tasks, and present project progress and results.
• Provide a written Quality Control Plan (QCP) and perform Quality Control Audits.
• Maintain Quality Assurance records throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Familiarization with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Design and installation of a multi-enclave Passive Optical Network (PON) environment.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of multi-enclave PON installations.
• Manage installations involving a significant number of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) across multiple buildings and the complete setup of network management systems in a virtual environment.
• Oversee the integration of multi-enclave PON systems with existing network management instances in other buildings.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across different projects.

Knowledge in the following Technology Stacks:

• Passive Optical Networks (PON)
• Cisco Networking Products:
• Routers: Cisco ASR 1001-HX, ISR 4431
• Switches: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, 9300 Series
• Wireless: Cisco Aironet 3800, Meraki MR Series
• Security: Cisco Firepower 2130, ASA 5506-X
• SD-WAN: Cisco Viptela vEdge 1000
• Aruba Wireless (ClearPass, AirWave)
• Brocade Network Solutions
• CAIRS (Communications Automated Information Retrieval System)
• Splunk (Data Analytics and Monitoring)
• SolarWinds (Network Management)
• Avaya (Unified Communications)

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience as a Network Telecommunications Engineer.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience designing network telecommunication solutions.
• Site Survey Engineering Implementation Experience.
• BICSI RCDD Certification.
• Familiarity with RMF processes.
• Experience in designing and installing multi-enclave PON environments.     
• DoD Secret clearance.     

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Core Capabilities:

• Advanced and Managed IT Services
• Agile Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Health IT
• C4ISR & SIGINT
• Data Center Engineering & Operations
• Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance