**Telecommunications Network Engineer**

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Telecommunications Network Engineer supporting day-to-day support of GCP architecture and services as part of J64 NTS. The resource will coordinate activities with Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) teams in J61, J62, and J64 to confirm efficient operations and timely problem resolution. The resource will provide comprehensive technical support, installation, configuration, monitoring, security, patching, vulnerability mitigation, and administration of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) resources for the DLA's GCP infrastructure, adhering to vendor "best practices."

**Responsibilities and Duties**

+ Provide day-to-day operational support, implementing and managing virtual networks within the GCP environment (including subnets, routing security groups, Checkpoint firewalls, Google Cloud Firewall Endpoints, load balancers, F5 web application firewall & reverse web proxy, and overall network security).

+ Perform logging within the GCP environment in compliance with DLA RMF and Audit Log SOP, and provide Network Engineering services such as network architecture, advanced troubleshooting, and daily support.

+ Work with J64 cloud operations and J62 application teams in responding to outages, working with application owners for access changes, and maintaining GCP operating environments with the latest software updates through a robust patch management approach, including reviewing vulnerability scan findings weekly and providing updates to relevant teams

+ Provide input for weekly and monthly status reports, network diagrams, and, when required, transition and implementation plans for the GCP network infrastructure.

+ Responsible for providing 24 x 7 x 365 support for this task.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Must possess a BS degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering, with at least one year of experience in that field.

+ Alternatively: An Associate degree in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering with at least eight years of experience, of which four years must be related to telecommunications systems/network.

+ Minimum Experience: One (1) year relevant experience

**Clearance Requirement**

+ Active Security clearance level

+ Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)

**Certification Qualifications**

+ CompTIA SecurityDoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II

DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: N/A

IAT Level II cert examples:

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCST Networking Cisco Certified Support Technician

CISCO - CLCOR Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies

CISCO - CLTECH Supporting Collaboration Devices

Cloud Essentials+ CompTIA Cloud EssentialsNCS NetScout Certified Specialist

AWS CSA Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

MC: Azure AA Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

OCI Foundations 2020 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate

OCI-FA 2025 OCI Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate 2025

MC: Azure SAE Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

**Job Specific Skills**

+ Experience in telecommunications network design and management.

+ Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, or under only general direction, on requirements that are moderately complex to analyze, plan, program, and implement.

+ Experience in analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services.

+ Analyzes and develops telecommunications networks supporting a wide range of capabilities, including voice, data, video, and/or wireless services.

+ Develops designs and plans for installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems from project inception to conclusion.

+ Analyzes the problem and the characteristics of the information to be transported.

+ Defines the problem and develops system requirements and network specifications.

+ Closely coordinates with other information system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services.

+ In conjunction with functional users, develops alternative solutions and backup plans

**Compensation Ranges**

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

**EEO Requirements**

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All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

**Disclaimer**

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$80,000 - $95,000

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.