Computer Systems Engineer / Architect

• Provide senior-level systems engineering support for emergency communications infrastructure and Army Voice Modernization initiatives.
• Conduct system architecture reviews, interface analysis, integration assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate provisioning activities with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and technical teams.
• Evaluate network architecture, identify integration challenges, and recommend technical improvements.
• Support interoperability across enterprise voice, IP networking, and emergency communications platforms.

• Analyze IP routing dependencies associated with E-911 and NG911 emergency call delivery.
• Troubleshoot SIP signaling, VoIP communications, and emergency call-path issues.
• Evaluate network interconnection performance, routing configurations, and communication reliability.
• Utilize Wireshark and related diagnostic tools to analyze network traffic and resolve technical issues.
• Support enterprise communications environments requiring high availability and operational reliability.

• Support emergency communications integration with Army Public Safety Answering Points.
• Assist with location information provisioning, record validation, and emergency services routing accuracy.
• Support DISA Voice Internet Service Provider (VISP) location provisioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve location discrepancies affecting emergency call routing.
• Coordinate technical integration activities involving government and contractor communications systems.

• Identify technical risks, system dependencies, and potential interoperability issues.
• Develop technical recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Escalate complex engineering issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, and project coordination meetings.
• Provide technical documentation, assessments, and recommendations supporting successful implementation.

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering or network engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with IP routing and enterprise communications infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with SIP/VoIP technologies and related troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience supporting E-911 or Next Generation 911 (NG911) environments.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government networks.
• Proficiency using Wireshark for packet analysis, network diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, voice communications, network routing, and systems integration.
• Experience conducting technical assessments, troubleshooting complex systems, and identifying operational risks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Active Secret security clearance required at the time of consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:

• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) VISP environments.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army Voice Modernization (VMOD) initiatives.
• Experience with Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) interconnection and emergency communications infrastructure.
• Cisco professional certifications, including CCNP or CCIE.
• Experience supporting large-scale military communications modernization projects.
• Advanced knowledge of SIP signaling, emergency call routing, and voice network interoperability.
• Experience coordinating technical integration activities within federal or defense contractor environments.

Contribute to the modernization of emergency communications systems supporting U.S. Army installations worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned systems engineering professional with a strong technical foundation in IP networking, enterprise voice communications, and mission-critical emergency services infrastructure.

This individual brings extensive experience supporting complex federal or defense communications environments and possesses the technical judgment necessary to identify architectural risks, troubleshoot interoperability challenges, and coordinate engineering solutions.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience working within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to independently assess complex network and communications issues.
• Strong documentation, technical reporting, and risk assessment abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to systems engineering.
• Commitment to supporting reliable, mission-critical emergency communications.

Work on sophisticated systems involving E-911/NG911 infrastructure, SIP/VoIP technologies, IP routing, and federal communications networks.

Help improve emergency call routing, location accuracy, interoperability, and communications reliability for military installations.

Work alongside experienced engineering professionals, government stakeholders, and prime contractors on complex modernization initiatives.

Before applying, candidates should carefully review the following requirements:

• An active Secret security clearance is mandatory. Candidates without an active clearance will not be considered.
• Applicants must possess at least 10 years of systems or network engineering experience.
• A minimum of five years of IP routing and enterprise communications experience is required.
• Direct experience supporting E-911/NG911 systems is essential.
• Experience with SIP/VoIP technologies, DoD or federal networks, and Wireshark is required.
• This position requires full-time, on-site attendance in Winchester, Virginia.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Employer-sponsored work visas are not available.

Candidates meeting the required qualifications and possessing relevant defense communications experience are encouraged to apply.

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