Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Winchester, Virginia
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 10+ years
Job Function: Information Technology / Telecommunications Engineering
Industry: Defense & Space
Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Number of Openings: 1

At North Star Talent Group, we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Telecommunications Engineering Specialist to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for a senior telecommunications engineer with deep VoIP, SIP, Session Border Controller, and E-911/PSAP integration experience who is ready to support mission-critical federal communications.

The role will focus on telecommunications engineering, gateway deployment, SIP interconnections, emergency call routing, troubleshooting, and deployment readiness within a highly technical defense environment.

An active Secret security clearance is required.

• Support deployment and integration of Ribbon Federal Edge gateways.
• Engineer and troubleshoot SIP interconnections, signaling, and policy routing.
• Analyze and resolve E-911 call-flow and routing issues.
• Support connectivity across Federal Edge, DISA VISP, and Army PSAP environments.
• Perform deployment validation, readiness assessments, and technical troubleshooting.
• Identify engineering risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Track technical issues and provide engineering recommendations through resolution.
• Support gateway installation, configuration, deployment, and performance troubleshooting.
• Coordinate technical requirements related to emergency-services routing and PSAP connectivity.
• Partner with technical and program teams to ensure systems are ready for successful deployment.

• 10+ years of telecommunications engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on VoIP and SIP engineering experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Ribbon Communications, Sonus, or Genband technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Session Border Controllers.
• Experience with SIP signaling, routing, and telecommunications interconnections.
• Experience supporting E-911, NG911, or Public Safety Answering Point integrations.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Winchester, Virginia, Monday through Friday.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

• Familiarity with DISA VISP environments.
• Army Voice Modernization experience.
• PSAP interconnection experience.
• NG911 or public-safety communications experience.
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense telecommunications programs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across complex voice and network environments.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.

This is an on-site position in Winchester, Virginia , with a Monday through Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

An active Secret security clearance is required for consideration.

Relocation assistance is available. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.

North Star Talent Group is committed to connecting qualified professionals with opportunities where they can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.