Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

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 Position Overview 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. What You'll Do 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. What You'll Bring 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. What Sets You Apart 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. Benefits 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. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr