Senior Telecommuncations Engineering Specialist

Company: Ryde Technologies
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist, Senior to support our client at Fort Belvoir, VA (Partially remote). Please see below for the job description and desired qualifications; Responsibilities: This person will work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Possess demonstrated computer/automation experience with a fundamental knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and Internet protocols and Fiber Optics Networks (FON) Provide testing support for GENM-O programs based on hardware, software, firmware, and other media to deliver critical functionality to DoD users. The SME will be involved in vendor testing of systems including reviewing test plans, procedures, and reports; witnessing testing; developing test scenarios and scripts; and providing overall test support Perform Quality Assurance functions on behalf of the Government. Perform as a subject matter expert (SME) for network/transport systems, executing site surveys and assisting with planning and implementation of site preparation activities worldwide Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software Provide documentation and project management support as well as technical expertise in matters of transport, installation and implementation for delivery of global network infrastructure Attend meetings, working groups, design reviews, and technology discussions which will need to be analyzed, filtered, and captured within architecture development initiatives. Develop, coordinate and deliver briefings, white papers, working papers, and technical analyses representing the position of GENM-O mission requirements. May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Some travel can be expected. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS. Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance 8-10 years experience in requirements analysis, project planning, resource management, risk management, customer relationship management and strategic planning, quality assurance, enterprise-level systems deployment, and federal government security policies Knowledgeable of commercial and military standards and best practices applicable to Army communication sites Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or in a science related field; prefer Master's Degree in a science-related field Cisco certification of CCNP Security or IAT Level III (CASPCE, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP)

Keywords: Ryde Technologies, Harrisonburg , Senior Telecommuncations Engineering Specialist, IT / Software / Systems , Fort Belvoir, Virginia