Telecommunications Engineering Specialist Journeyman

Job Type: Full- Time Workplace Type: Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. Job Summary The US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a leading-edge initiative directly supporting critical DoD intelligence information sharing addressing current and emerging global threats to mission partners, coalition forces, and developing nations. With a globally distributed team aligned with each combatant command, US BICES-X plays a vital role in supporting the warfighter and their missions. Castalia Systems is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist who is a creative and highly motivated professional eager to tackle real‑world challenges within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment. Roles and Responsibilities Provides advice and training to end-users and less-experienced network personnel Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network incidents and problems. Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance. Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment associated with USBICES. Participates in special projects as assigned. Analyzes, administers and maintains voice, video, and/or data communications networks. Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements. Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, elevate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents. Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards. Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance. Assists with development of third‑party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience. Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience. Must possess a completed CCNA certification. Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment. Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.) Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work. Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process. Experience with various software systems and architectures, communications protocols, and network hardware devices. Experience with STIG patching, compliance and other security activities. The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. Desired Qualifications Completed CCNA, CCNP ENCOR, CCNP Enterprise or Juniper Equivalents. Knowledge and experience with VoIP/VTC collaboration systems. Knowledge and experience with HAIPE‑based encryption devices. Knowledge and experience with Multicast and GRE Routing. Knowledge of Virtualization technologies as they apply to networking: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft. Knowledge and experience with data center networking. Experience troubleshooting ACLs, firewalls, and firewall rule sets. Understanding of network virtualization. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Normal office environment. Must be willing to work shift work. Travel Less than 5%. Compensation Salary range: $102,000.00 to $111,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr