Telecoms Engineering Specialist

The employer is a Telecoms Consultancy providing advanced network security solutions tailored to protect your business's digital infrastructure. Their offerings include secure VOIP solutions for clear and reliable communication, advanced wireless network services for seamless connectivity, expert IT consulting to optimize your operations, and robust cybersecurity measures to protect valuable data. They are seeking a senior telecommunications engineer to support Ribbon Federal Edge deployment, SIP interconnection engineering, and E-911 call routing support associated with Army Voice Modernization. This role supports mission-critical emergency communications integration between VMOD systems, DISA VISP, and Army PSAP environments. **THIS ROLE REQUIRES ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE** **Experience :** **Key Competencies :** 10+ years telecommunications engineering experience 5+ years VoIP / SIP engineering Experience with: Ribbon Communications / Sonus / Genband Session Border Controllers SIP signaling and interconnects E-911 or PSAP integration Active Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, IT or equivalent experience **Required tools/systems/platforms/protocols/processes mastery :** Ribbon Communications / Sonus / Genband + Session Border Controllers (Admin level) *-> Gateway/SBC deployment, configuration, SIP interconnects, policy routing and operational troubleshooting for Federal Edge environments.* SIP signaling / VoIP engineering (Working level / intermediate) *-> SIP call‑flow design and interconnect/policy routing for emergency call delivery and PSAP integrations.* Wireshark (Advanced / power user) *-> Packet‑level SIP/VoIP and E‑911/NG911 call‑flow capture and analysis for troubleshooting, validation and readiness assessments.* **Visa sponsorship eligibility :** Not included **MISSIONS** Telecommunications Engineering Support : Support deployment and integration of Ribbon Federal Edge gateways. Support engineering issue tracking and technical recommendations Support SIP interconnection engineering and policy routing support. Analyze and troubleshoot E-911 call flow issues. Support deployment validation and readiness assessments. Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Support connectivity among Federal Edge, VISP and Army PSAP systems. Assist issue resolution affecting gateway deployment and performance. Support technical coordination related to E-911 routing requirements. ### Requirements 10+ years of hands‑on telecommunications engineering: You led end‑to‑end deployments and integrations of gateway and network voice systems, You owned engineering issue tracking, You performed deployment validation and readiness assessments, You identified technical risks and delivered mitigation plans. And 5+ years VoIP / SIP engineering Wireshark expertise Solid exposure to Ribbon Communications / Sonus / Genband Solid exposure to Session Border Controllers Solid exposure to SIP signaling and interconnects Solid exposure to E-911 or PSAP integration You have Active Secret clearance DISA VISP familiarity Army VMOD experience PSAP interconnection experience Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) NG 911 Public Safety Communications background/ familiarity ### Benefits **Benefits/perks :** Salary, PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, medical/dental/vision/disability/EAP and life insurance benefits, 401(k) plan. **Conditions :** Permanent role Salary is commensurate with experience. **Interview Process :** Recruiter phone screen Technical interview (virtual) Final technical interview (onsite)