Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Herndon, VA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
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Provide senior-level systems integration engineering support for the transition from legacy copper (TDM) networks to modern fiber and IP architectures within airspace environments. This role focuses on hands-on technical integration, including troubleshooting complex hybrid interfaces and executing end-to-end testing and validation for mission-critical performance. Work closely with systems integration stakeholders to refine architectures, manage technical risks, and support timely cutovers across multi-state environments.
This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze system architecture by reviewing requirements, preliminary designs, and architecture drawings to identify necessary updates
  • Lead modernization initiatives transitioning legacy copper and TDM transport to fiber-based and IP-enabled architectures
  • Execute end-to-end assessment, redesign, and integration of legacy infrastructure to ensure IP readiness
  • Lead technical integration efforts across NAS environments, including advanced network protocols and transport infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across fiber, IP, and hybrid legacy interfaces while validating end-to-end system performance
  • Direct hands-on circuit turn up, cutover, and integration activities across fiber, IP, and legacy interfaces
  • Perform end-to-end testing and validation to confirm operational readiness and reliability requirements
  • Deliver clear, actionable technical briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership on architecture changes and integration impacts
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, interdependencies, and operational bottlenecks to maintain NAS continuity

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance and active clearance at time of hire
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • 8+ years of experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure planning
  • 5+ years working with core networking protocols, including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6 (configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting)
  • Experience supporting telecommunications and IT environments, including optical networking and SONET transport
  • Familiarity with metro ring architectures and wired/wireless infrastructure in mission-critical environments
  • Ability to perform complex troubleshooting across hybrid legacy and modern interfaces
  • Experience delivering rigorous technical reporting and stakeholder briefings for architecture and integration changes

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 112876
  • Posted 8 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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