Telecommunications Network Engineer, Jr. ** Active Top-Secret Security Clearance Required**
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
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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.