Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer (DLA-Jets)

Location:  Remote, USA

Security Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance.

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.

Experience in telecommunications network design and management. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, or under only general direction, on requirements that are moderately complex to analyze, plan, program, and implement. Experience in analysis and design of voice networks, LAN data networks, wireless networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services. Analyzes and develops telecommunications networks supporting a wide range of capabilities, including voice, data, video, and/or wireless services. Develops designs and plans for the installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems from project inception to conclusion. Analyzes the problem and the characteristics of the information to be transported. Defines the problem and develops system requirements and network specifications. Closely coordinates with other information system professionals to ensure proper implementation of network services. In conjunction with functional users, develops alternative solutions and backup plans.

In addition to the above, experience is particularly in complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis. Experience in managing the above activities. Experience in managing the evaluation and cost estimation of voice and data LAN services from telecommunications carriers, designing access and backbone networks using carrier services, or managing the analysis and design of wireless voice or data networks (using private radio facilities or commercial services). Provides technical and administrative direction to personnel responsible for telecommunications network design, implementation, and operations tasks, including reviewing work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept, and user standards, and ensuring progress in accordance with schedules. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and end-user representatives.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• IA Level certification: IAT-II (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) , Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security, EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Essentials (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+ CE, or any IAT III level certification is required

• Computing Environment: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Wireless Professional (CCWP), or other relevant Telecommunication Engineer Senior Cisco certifications

A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)

a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.

an Educational Assistance program.

a Student Loan Repayment Program

Gym Reimbursement Program.

Paid Time off

Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with and many more.

 Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.