IP/Network Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
IP/Network Engineer
NIRA, Inc. - District of Columbia (Washington)
Overview: Support the FAA's modernization of Air Traffic Control critical systems by facilitating IP infrastructure migration. This role primarily handles assignment and tracking of IP addresses and supports telco service requests, while contributing to database tools and future commissioning efforts. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering work, track and process IP address requests, and complete telco service requests related to network provisioning. Assist in building and maintaining an IP management database or similar repository. Support ongoing commissioning of new system channels, handling future IP assignments and capacity planning. Collaborate with test teams to verify VoIP performance, troubleshoot issues related to SIP/RTP call quality, delay, noise, and provisioning. Contribute to documentation: logs, database schemas, SOPs, IP allocation plans, and change control records. Use VoIP tools such as Wireshark, GL Communications (e.g., MAPS, VQT/VQUAD), and basic Linux for diagnostics. Use scripting (e.g., Python, shell) for IP tracking automation and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical / Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in IP networking or VoIP engineering roles. Technical Skills: Proficiency with IPv4 and IPv6, DHCP, DNS, subnetting, NAT. Familiarity with VoIP protocols: SIP, RTP/RTCP, QoS, codecs. Practical knowledge of radio communications equipment, ideally including EUROCAE ED-137 or FAA-specific protocols. Experience with Python or shell scripting for automation. Competency in Linux/Unix command-line operations. Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Strong documentation and communication skills. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications (preferred): Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Certified VoIP Engineer (CVE), Certified Telecommunication Professional (CTP), or SBE CBRE/CSRE.