Telecommunications Network Engineer- Basic

Description
Position Summary
The Telecommunications Network Engineer – Basic provides technical support in the design, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications and data networks across the customer's enterprise. Working under general supervision, this role contributes to the analysis and implementation of LAN/WAN systems, voice and video networks, and wireless services. The engineer assists in developing network specifications, identifying solutions to moderately complex problems, and ensuring reliable and secure telecommunications operations in support of mission-critical functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of routers, switches, cabling, and related network components.
• Perform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting under senior supervision.
• Support fiber and structured cabling installation and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain network performance using tools such as Cisco Prime, Splunk, INFOBLOX, and Ansible.
• Participate in change management, patching, and upgrade cycles.
• Document technical issues and resolutions in ticketing systems.
• Support 24/7/365 operations and on-call requirements as assigned.

This opportunity is part of a proposal effort. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful contract award.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active and current Top Secret federal security clearance with SSBI
• 3 years of network operations or telecommunications support experience.
• Higher level education or military service can be used in lieu of work experience
• Experience in analysis and design of voice networks, Lan and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and/ or network management systems to support voice data services.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Northern Technologies Group
is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel
10%

Shift
Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

Note
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.