Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist
📍 Winchester, VA 22601 (On-site, 5 days/week)
🏢 End Client: Netmaker Communications
💰 Compensation: $151,000 – $180,000 (DOE)
🧾 Position Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
🔐 Clearance: Active U.S. Secret Clearance (Mandatory)
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Yes
👥 Total Positions: 1
🕒 Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET (On-site only)

Position Summary

Netmaker Communications is seeking a highly experienced Telecommunications Engineering Specialist to support mission-critical federal voice communications infrastructure tied to U.S. Army Voice Modernization programs. This role focuses on engineering, deployment, integration, and troubleshooting of next-generation SIP-based voice systems, including emergency communications and E-911/NG911 call routing.

The engineer will work closely with Federal Edge architectures, DISA VISP environments, and Army PSAP systems to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient emergency call flow and SIP interconnectivity across defense networks.

This is a senior-level engineering role requiring deep hands-on expertise in VoIP/SIP infrastructure, Session Border Controllers, and emergency communications integration within U.S. Federal/DoD environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. SIP & Voice Network Engineering
   Design, implement, and support SIP interconnection architectures across federal voice networks.
   Configure and maintain Session Border Controllers (SBCs) for secure voice routing and interoperability.
   Support policy-based routing for SIP trunks across multiple defense and carrier domains.
   Troubleshoot complex SIP signaling issues across multi-domain environments.
2. Federal Edge & Gateway Deployment
   Support deployment and integration of Ribbon Federal Edge gateways in production environments.
   Validate system readiness and conduct deployment acceptance testing.
   Assist in configuration, optimization, and performance tuning of voice gateways.
   Ensure interoperability across DISA, Army, and public safety networks.
3. E-911 / NG911 Call Flow Engineering
   Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve E-911 and NG911 call routing issues.
   Support PSAP integration and emergency call delivery across federal systems.
   Work on end-to-end call flow validation for emergency communication systems.
   Ensure compliance with public safety call routing standards and operational requirements.
   Support emergency call continuity across Next Generation 911 (NG911) environments.
4. Defense Network Integration
   Support integration between VMOD systems, DISA VISP, and Army PSAP environments.
   Coordinate technical execution across multiple federal stakeholders.
   Assist in resolving deployment issues impacting mission-critical voice systems.
   Provide engineering input for Army Voice Modernization initiatives including DISA VISP and Army VMOD systems.
5. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
   Perform packet-level analysis using tools such as Wireshark.
   Conduct SIP call flow tracing, root cause analysis, and performance diagnostics.
   Identify system risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
   Support incident response for critical voice network outages.
6. Engineering Documentation & Validation
   Prepare technical documentation for deployment validation and readiness assessments.
   Document SIP interconnect designs, routing logic, and troubleshooting procedures.
   Support change management processes in a controlled federal environment.
   Provide engineering recommendations for system improvements and scalability.
   Required Qualifications
   10+ years of telecommunications engineering experience
   5+ years of hands-on VoIP / SIP engineering experience
   Strong experience in SIP signaling, routing, and interconnection engineering
   Hands-on experience with Session Border Controllers (SBCs)
   Experience in E-911 or PSAP integration environments
   Strong troubleshooting skills using Wireshark and packet analysis tools
   Active U.S. Secret Clearance (Mandatory requirement)
   Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, IT or equivalent experience
   Mandatory Technical Skills
   SIP/VoIP call flow design and troubleshooting
   SBC configuration and operational management
   E-911 / NG911 emergency call routing
   Packet capture and analysis (Wireshark)
   Federal voice system integration
   Gateway deployment and validation
   Policy-based routing in SIP networks
   Multi-domain telecom interconnect engineering
   Preferred Qualifications
   Experience with Ribbon Communications Federal Edge platforms
   Experience with legacy platforms such as Sonus Networks or Genband
   Familiarity with DISA VISP environments and Army VMOD deployments
   Experience in PSAP interconnection projects
   Cisco certifications (CCNP / CCIE)
   Experience in NG911 public safety communications systems
   Federal/DoD telecommunications project background
   Work Environment
   Fully on-site role in Winchester, Virginia
   High-security, cleared environment (Secret clearance required)
   Mission-critical defense communications operations
   Collaborative engineering team supporting federal voice infrastructure
   Structured change control and compliance-driven workflows
   Direct interaction with federal stakeholders and technical authorities
   Total Rewards & Benefits
   Competitive base salary: $151K–$180K (based on experience)
   Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
   Life insurance & disability coverage
   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
   Retirement plan (401K)
   Relocation assistance (if applicable)
   Performance-based growth opportunities
   Role Impact

This position directly supports U.S. defense emergency communication systems and ensures reliable voice connectivity across Army and federal networks. The engineer plays a critical role in maintaining SIP-based interoperability, emergency call routing integrity, and system resilience for mission-critical public safety communications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior telecommunications engineer with deep SIP/VoIP expertise, strong exposure to federal or defense environments, and proven experience in emergency communications systems. They should be comfortable working in high-security, high-accountability environments where system uptime, call routing accuracy, and interoperability are mission-critical.