Telecommunications Engineering Specialist-Remote Location Support (Journeyman)

On-site: Arlington, VA

 

IPTA is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

 

Our Team

 

About

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals.  We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support at the Pentagon is limited to Video Teleconference (VTC) coordination and execution using DISA J6 provided end user devices and teleconference room systems
• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates communications systems and equipment.
• Studies communications systems and equipment, such as present and projected volume of communications, effectiveness and adequacy of system, and estimated equipment costs.
• Performs engineering studies to obtain data on new equipment and systems developments in communications field and adaptability of equipment to existing system.
• Excludes supervisory and paraprofessional positions.
• Analyzes reports, records, and recommendations to determine whether equipment should be repaired or replaced, additional equipment installed, or newly developed equipment acquired, considering such factors as predicted volume of communications traffic, acquisition and installation costs, estimated improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and changes in operational procedures resulting from new system installation.
• Prepares recommendations for acquisition of newly developed, additional, or replacement equipment based on analyses for action by management.
• Prepares equipment specifications and floor plans for installation in offices or departments.
• Contacts vendors to arrange for bids for lease or purchase of equipment.
• Approves acquisition and installation of equipment within limitations approved by management.
• Coordinates equipment installation and maintenance activities with operations to avoid disruptions in communications and ensure efficiency of operations.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Eight (8) years of prior experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• IAT or IAM Level I certification
• Active Security Clearance
  
  

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.  The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.  We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. 

  

Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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