CompTech

Program management and technical services for government

Junior Telecommunications Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$85k - $90k

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of experience in network operations; higher education or military service may be substituted for the required experience.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting telecommunications networks.
Experience with voice, local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, and network management technologies.
Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
Working knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise network infrastructure.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
A DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required: Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CCNA Security, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CND.
One network certification is required: CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCSE NGX, CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI, CCMSE NG with AI, CSMSE NG with AI Plus VSX, SCNA, NSA, or ESE.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise wired and wireless local area network infrastructure.
Maintain the technical baseline of network systems throughout the lifecycle, including deployment, operations, maintenance, and technology refresh initiatives.
Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for local area network, wide area network, voice, and wireless environments.
Support integration and testing of new hardware, software, and network technologies while minimizing operational disruption.
Analyze network performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability and reliability.
Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional technical teams to support network modernization and continuous service improvement.
Ensure network solutions comply with Department of Defense security requirements, enterprise standards, and configuration management processes.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and implementation procedures.

WELCOME TO COMPTECH

Good people. Dedicated People. Hard-working people.

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical company working to build lasting relationships with small and large companies, municipalities, and Government agencies. Headquartered in Dayton, OH, our clients nationwide are provided with services in client-focused practice areas resulting in solutions to organizational challenges.

Job Description

Job Title: Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. *Top Secret Security Clearance required*

Location: San Diego, CA (on-site)

Overview

CompTech is seeking a Junior Telecommunications Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network (LAN) Branch. The engineer will provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of secure wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure supporting enterprise-wide DLA operations.

This role is responsible for maintaining the technical integrity of the network environment throughout its lifecycle, supporting network modernization initiatives, troubleshooting complex connectivity issues, and ensuring reliable, secure network operations across multiple DLA locations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure.
Maintain the technical baseline of network systems throughout the lifecycle, including deployment, operations, maintenance, and technology refresh initiatives.
Perform network engineering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for LAN, WAN, voice, and wireless environments.
Support the integration and testing of new hardware, software, and network technologies while minimizing operational disruption.
Analyze network performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability and reliability.
Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional technical teams to support network modernization and continuous service improvement.
Ensure network solutions comply with DoD security requirements, enterprise standards, and configuration management processes.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and implementation procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in network operations. Higher education or military service may be substituted for the required experience.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting telecommunications networks.
Experience with voice, LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and network management technologies.
Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
Working knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise network infrastructure.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.

Certification Requirements

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (one of the following):

Security+ CE
CySA+
CASP+ CE
CCNP Security
CCNA Security
SSCP
GSEC
GICSP
CISA
CISSP (or Associate)
GCED
GCIH
CND

AND one of the following network certifications:

CCNA
CCNP
CCSP
CCSE NGX
CCSE NGX Plus NG with AI
CCMSE NG with AI
CSMSE NG with AI Plus VSX
SCNA
NSA
ESE

Security Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Salary:

$85k - $90k + full benefits, PTO, 401K

Equal Employment Opportunity
CompTech is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please call Human Resources at (937) 228-2667 or email [email protected]. A CompTech associate will respond to your message as soon as reasonably possible.

About the Company

CompTech

Program management and technical services for government

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical services firm that supports government agencies, municipalities, and commercial clients by improving infrastructure, accelerating information delivery, managing programs, and securing data. It works across eight practice areas—such as program management and acquisition, software development and sustainment, infrastructure, data and database services, and facility management—delivered from its Centerville, Ohio headquarters and more than 30 U.S. locations. What sets CompTech apart is its portfolio of certifications—ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST 800-171 compliance, and a CMMI Level 3 rating—paired with a record of large federal awards from agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Health Agency. The goal is to build lasting relationships with clients of all sizes while delivering reliable program management and technical support.

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