5G Network Optimization Engineer Jobs in United States

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This is a position requiring onsite work at customer locations within the local area (up to 10% travel).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and integrating comprehensive network, VoIP, VTC, and data center solutions, adhering to security guidelines and customer specifications to ensure robust and secure communication infrastructures.
• Managing the end-to-end integration of black and red networks, overseeing design, installation, maintenance, and coordination of a growing network with multiple external services to support operational needs.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to customer sites, telecommunications circuits, routing, switching, VoIP, VTC, network encryption devices, and Cisco data center/security to maintain network stability and performance.
• Developing and maintaining detailed documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and efficient network management.
• Providing expert guidance, training, and support to network administrators, service desk personnel, and junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications: Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or equivalent field, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in related disciplines.
• 8-10 years of extensive experience in networking, including VoIP, VTC, data circuits, network encryption devices (e.g., General Dynamics TACLANE), and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, with a deep understanding of MPLS and DMVPN Hub and Spoke technology for efficient network routing.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification: Security+CE and Computing Environment (CE) certification in Cisco technology (CCNA Voice) required.
• Valid US Driver's License with the ability to travel up to 10% locally to customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Collaboration, Data Center, or Security certifications, indicating advanced expertise and specialized knowledge in relevant Cisco technologies.

Requirements: Clearance:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations