Communications Engineer Job Description
Communications engineer
provides support for Microsoft Windows Server platform and functions such as DHCP, DNS & RADIUS.
Communications Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Contribute to project stakeholder engagement and project Brief confirmation and sign off
Coordinate the communications spatials and reticulation with the building services, architecture and structural design
Coordinate enabling design provisions such as Power, Cooling and redundancy requirements
Design large scale Public Address systems
Design AV systems for spaces including learning spaces, meeting rooms, boardrooms performing arts venues, in conjunction with other team members
Design Documentation using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD ABS / Revit
Contribute to the design of Integration of Systems, Industrial Automation, PLC / SCADA Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Rail and Radio Systems
Coordinate interfaces to the communications network including security, AV, BMS, fire protection
Contribute to the delivery of the telecommunications scope, in adherence to project quality systems, program and budgets
Specialist certification such as InfoComm CTS, or a willingness to undertake this certification
Communications Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Communications Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNA, OEM, III, FAA, CCNP, IAT, PKI, ITIL, RF, MSCE
Education for Communications Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the communications engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Technical, Science, Communications, Mathematics, Education, Technology, Communication
Skills for Communications Engineer
Desired skills for communications engineer include:
Presence
Emergency Responder
Expressway
TCP/IP
Unity Connections
SIP
DNS
H.323
C++
DHCP
Desired experience for communications engineer includes:
Experience with managing and supporting SAN switches
Information security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS GIAC
Experience with industry affiliations such as Infragard, ISACA, ISSA, or ISC2
Experience with managing IT security and/or computer network devices
Experience with long haul communications (tech control)
Experience with Cisco/Foundry
Communications Engineer Examples
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Communications Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a communications engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications engineer
- Work closely with the Global UC Lead to ensure all designs & deployments are globally saleable and supportable
- Support all voice, voice logging & voice recording environments
- Support global LAN, MAN & WAN, Wireless, Secured networks, internet connectivity
- Ensure all global deployments are done to a high standard, with all supporting documentation completed
- Maintain high-levels of uptime across the entire communications estate
- Act as 3rd line for any and all major issues which arise
- Work closely with the Head of Security and Head of Comms to deliver strategic goals
- Engage on all Firewall procurement activities
- Design, build and test the global Firewall platforms
- Ensure global standards are developed and maintained
Qualifications for communications engineer
- Experience working with HP Autonomy ECA Engineering technologies Digital Safe
- Ability to deliver on multiple complex projects and initiatives within scope and timeline
- Able to work a flexible schedule & travel as needed
- Must be able to work independently and in a team work environment, prioritize workload to complete tasks on a timely basis
- Must have legal right to work in the United Kingdom
- 5+ years experience with Cisco VoIP infrastructure systems (Cisco Unified Communications, Cisco Call manager, ) Including the current shipping versions
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a communications engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications engineer
- Perform/support design reviews, or reviews of design related documentation (ICDs, system and subsystem design documents)
- Coordination of sub contractors on site
- Coordination with system interface managers to understand interface requirement and restrictions including civil, architectural, power and fire and safety as per the required standard
- Coordination with other contractors of the program to communicate, capture and consider all installation requirements for our design
- Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure design outputs are fit for purpose, compliant with local engineering standards
- Production of detailed installation design for the systems to be delivered to meet the required Design Milestone
- Production of installation specification
- Management of the drafting team to produce installation drawings and instructions
- Lead site surveys and inspections to ensure pre-requisites are captured before install
- Provide technical support to the installation contractor teams during site installation
Qualifications for communications engineer
- Experience with Cisco CallManager a plus
- Senior level understanding of voice technologies and protocols
- DoD 8570 Certification (A+, Security+, CISSP)
- Military Technical Control Operations Experience
- DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI (TS/SCI)
- Strong background and working knowledge of the DISA Operational Circulars
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Communications Engineer Job Description
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Our growing company is hiring for a communications engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for communications engineer
- Lead the production of as-built drawings post install
- Lead the transition activities between the Install team to Test and Commissioning and Maintenance
- Simulating/modeling communication systems, working with System Architects, RF engineers, Antenna Engineers, Modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between HW and SW domains
- Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architecture definition
- Deriving specifications for the RF and antenna subsystems
- Evaluate and characterize prototypes
- Characterize and analyze system performance
- Assist in the development of test tools / equipment for lab measurements
- Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF systems
- Providing technical support of Riverbed, Polycom, Cisco, Microsoft Lync and Sony video conferencing systems and software
Qualifications for communications engineer
- Must be familiar with various encryption devices, KG-84, KIV-7, KG-194, KG-95, KG-94, etc, including device substitution, key and re-keying
- BS degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred
- CF Experience is an asset
- Antennas - all typesModems, multiplexers, telephony
- Switching matrices, dummy loads
- Patch panels, distribution frames
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a communications engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications engineer
- Administration and management of the PBX systems utilizing the USCIS Nationwide Telecommunications Management System
- Coordinate with multiple service providers (local TELCO, PBX venders) to resolve system failures and to support installations
- Resolve Remedy trouble calls transferred from the USCIS Service Desk
- Maintain all requests for assistance and the corrective actions taken to resolve user problems using the Remedy system
- Assist with, and/or perform hardware and software installations as required for voice communication systems in coordination with OIT, Infrastructure Engineering and Implementation Organization OIT ADT Support
- Manage user installation and relocation requests at new facilities, in accordance with IMAC (Install/Move/Add/Change) processes and procedures
- Password reset – within the Hour
- 1-20 users same Business Day
- 20-40 users 2 Business Days
- Relocation or MACS greater than 40 users should be completed within 3-5 Business days
Qualifications for communications engineer
- Working knowledge of DOD STIG requirements
- Use of standard office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Outlook
- Experience with managing and supporting NetApp storage arrays
- Power Supplies & UPS
- Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft computer skills Excel, Power Point, and Word, Outlook and Visio
- Proficiency in computer analysis and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK, Labview, OPNET)
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for communications engineer
- Provide remote support for the USCIS voice communication messaging systems
- Administer local voice application servers, operated and owned by USCIS
- Support remote voice networks by dialup or IP access via USCIS provided connections at a designated USCIS facility
- Ensure users can remotely access all voice network resources including voicemail servers, corporate directories, and voice application servers
- Carry out the design of the CSR within the rail environment
- Conduct and attend IDC meetings
- Liaise with the client and partner companies
- Uphold technical quality and timely delivery of engineering deliverables
- Coordinate with construction teams to ensure developed solutions can be constructed efficiently and safely
- Definition and planning associated with scope, procedures, budgets and schedules
Qualifications for communications engineer
- 1-3 years system administration experience (Windows/Linux/HPUX)
- Current Security + certification in good standing or the ability to acquire within first 90 days
- Able to work well with in a team environment completing tasks independently
- Ability to conduct independent evaluations of contractor designs and influence communications integration approaches
- 2+ years of experience with using radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/Microwave circuits or communication theory