"Job#: 2057672 Job Description: Sr. Installation Engineer Interested candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance at minimum to be considered. Location: Colorado Springs, CO Direct-hire permanent position. Pay: $110-115K Position Summary: The Senior Engineer will lead and participate in multiple team environments and to provide independent efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. As a highly technical and hands-on position, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for systems in support of commercial managed security services platforms addressing .gov and critical infrastructure protection missions. Responsibilities Conducts surveys to determine ISP build requirements for incorporation in proposals Creates Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for ISP construction projects including labor estimates, material estimates, Other Direct Charges, Travel, etc. Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other company groups Produces Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) or other documents for ISP installations Designs, fabricates, modifies, and evaluates equipment and devices Design site cable tray systems, cable paths and conveyances Develop estimates for project schedules and budget Assists with installation of metro and wide area network equipment Provides engineering assistance for ISP and OSP installation teams Coordinates subcontractors, materials, tools and equipment to complete projects on schedule and within budget Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices Performs testing of DS-1, DS-3, SONET, and Optical Ethernet circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers, OTDRs, Optical Powers Meters and other optical test equipment Updates network drawings using AUTOCAD, MS Visio and other software-based applications Position requires moderate travel Requirements: Degree: bachelors (some flex- open to seeing candidates without if strong)Years of Experience: 5 (some flex- open to seeing lower if strong)Clearance requirement: TS (SCI is heavily preferred)Experience with: Deployment and installation, software upgrades, routing maps (networking)- ethernet, data transport layer 1 and 2 transport, switches and routersExperience with SONET, DWDM, Ethernet equipment and networks requiredKnowledge of Lucent, Ciena/Nortel, Infinera, and Cisco equipment desirable (nice to haveCiana 6500 platform)EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any o her characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opp Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo-policy-statement