Senior Network Engineer

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the worlds most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visitwww.comtech.com.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and integrate high-availability, redundant network infrastructure for critical systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot L2/L3 networks, SIP protocols, and advanced routing technologies (HSRP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.).
• Work extensively with Cisco, HP/Aruba, and Fortinet networking hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Provide expert level SIP Engineering, including installation and troubleshooting of all levels of SIP traffic configurations.Serve as a SME for configuration and troubleshooting of BCFs and SBCs of all sizes.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to field technicians of varying skill levels.
• Develop and maintain Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and detailed action plans for deployments and maintenance activities.
• Ensure network security, stability, and performance in high-stakes environments.
• Support geo-diverse installations, considering the unique network design and failover requirements.
• Interface with customers, technical teams, and executives, adapting communication style based on the audiences technical knowledge.
• Act as a group leader when required, guiding and managing team efforts on complex projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance network performance and security.

Requirements:

• Expert-level experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
• Expertise in SIP configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (HSRP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, HP/Aruba, and Fortinet products (switches, routers, and firewalls).
• Strong background in high-availability, redundant network infrastructure for critical systems.
• Experience with public safety networks and mission-critical communications.
• Familiarity with geo-diverse deployments and their unique challenges.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex networking environments.
• Ability to mentor and support field technicians with varying technical skills.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong documentation skills for writing MOPs, deployment plans, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Formal Education in a field of study related to this position.10+ years of bonafide, expert-level experience in the same industry and setting as position, in lieu of formal education requirement.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent vendor-specific certifications.
• Experience working with critical infrastructure environments (e.g., public safety, emergency response, utilities).
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and automation tools.
• Knowledge of cloud networking architectures and hybrid environments.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.