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Systems Engineer / Telecom / Network ProtocolsGIGATEC Engineering · Annapolis Junction
Systems Engineer / Telecom / Network Protocols
Annapolis JunctionOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Analyzes user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and lead system design for telecom and network systems. Advises on feasibility, documents architecture, and coordinates technical integration with government stakeholders.
About this role
Perks and Benefits
- 100% Paid Healthcare
- 10% 401k in every paycheck
- 100% Fully Vested!!!
NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.
What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)
Required Skills
- Circuit Switched and Mobile Telephony signaling types, networks and systems, including audio encoding/decoding (7 years)
- Specific communications protocols (e.g. GSM, CDMA, 5G, HTS, etc.) and associated community tools
- Application Development for ipv4 and ipv6 packet switched networks (i.e. L2, L3), protocols (i.e. VOIP) and technologies (VPNs, encapsulation)
- Deep knowledge of the OSI network stack and associated protocols across layers 2-7.
- All protocol stacks for data transfer, to include but not limited to Routing protocols, Encapsulation, Tunneling and encryption, legacy protocols (i.e. SONET)
Desired Skills
- Digital forensics tools such as Wireshark
- Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter
Skills
5GAudio Encoding/decodingCDMACircuit Switched TelephonyEncryptionGSMHTSIPv4IPv6Mobile TelephonyOSI ModelRouting ProtocolsSONETTunnelingVoIPVPNWireshark
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