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System One

Telecommunications Design Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

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Telecommunications Design Engineer Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $190,000 - $225,000 Work Model: Onsite Telecommunications Design Engineer (Senior) Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC Clearance:

K2 Group, Inc.

Telecommunications Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

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*This is a contingent opportunity The Telecommunication Specialist reviews and assesses the ... the areas of telecommunications system design, telecom program/project management ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

AV Design Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA

Tysons, VA · On-site

$81K - $107K/yr

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Design and test and troubleshoot various network and telecommunications systems including IP ... networks and ISDN networks * Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and ...

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What is the difference between Telecommunication Design vs Network Design?

AspectTelecommunication DesignNetwork Design
CredentialsTelecom certifications, engineering degreesNetworking certifications, IT degrees
Work EnvironmentTelecom companies, infrastructure projectsIT firms, enterprise networks
Industry UsageTelecom service providers, infrastructureCorporate IT, internet providers

Telecommunication Design focuses on designing telecom infrastructure like fiber optics and wireless systems, while Network Design centers on creating computer and data networks. Both roles require technical certifications and often work within the same industry sectors, but they specialize in different aspects of communication systems.

What does a telecommunication design do?

A telecommunication designer plans and develops communication systems, including networks for voice, data, and video transmission. They analyze requirements, create detailed layouts, select appropriate equipment, and ensure systems meet industry standards, often using tools like CAD software. Their work supports reliable and efficient communication infrastructure for organizations.

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Telecommunications Design Engineer

System One

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job Title: Telecommunications Design Engineer Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $190,000 - $225,000 Work Model: Onsite

Telecommunications Design Engineer (Senior) Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC Clearance: Active TS/SCI or Top Secret (Required) Required Cert: RCDD

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to support a secure federal communications environment responsible for maintaining and modernizing mission critical telecommunications and data center infrastructure.

This role blends hands on Operations & Maintenance support with engineering design and strategic infrastructure planning, ensuring telecommunications and network systems operate reliably and align with Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial engineering standards.

The engineer will develop engineering documentation and infrastructure designs supporting secure voice, data, and communications systems within a high availability environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and direct touch support for telecommunications and data center infrastructure.

• Maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications circuits, hardware, and network systems within secure environments.

• Develop engineering documentation including rack elevations, engineering diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Create and maintain IT architecture roadmaps and infrastructure modernization plans.

• Design and evaluate telecommunications and data center network infrastructure following DoD and commercial engineering standards.

• Support installation, configuration, and integration of telecommunications equipment across secure facilities.

• Analyze current infrastructure and recommend improvements to increase reliability, scalability, and security.

• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems meet mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and supporting telecommunications or IT infrastructure using DoD and commercial standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• Experience producing engineering documentation including: • Rack elevations • Network diagrams • Engineering configurations • Bills of materials (BOMs)

• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, network architecture, and data center environments

• Experience supporting Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, including cabling, communications racks, and telecom rooms

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold one of the following DoD 8140 certifications:

• Network+ • Security+ • Cloud+ • SSCP • CASP+ • CISSP • CCNP Security

AND

• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or equivalent advanced telecommunications design certification.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA • CTS D (for AV or communications integration) • Manufacturer design certifications • Enterprise telecommunications architecture training

Work Environment

This role operates within a secure, mission critical federal communications environment where telecommunications reliability and infrastructure stability are essential. Engineers support both hands on infrastructure operations and long term architecture planning within highly secure facilities.

Work is performed fully onsite at Bolling AFB in Washington, DC.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M1 #LI-CS1 #DI-CS1 Ref: #851-Rockville-S1