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# Senior Network / Telecommunications Engineer at C3EL

- **Company:** C3EL
- **Location:** Scott Afb, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el/jobs/5239674007

## Job description

## **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

Overview:

Position Title: Senior Network / Telecommunications Engineer

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. (Secret or higher preferred.)

Location: Scott AFB, IL / Alternative Work Site

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

Summary:

C3EL is seeking Senior Network/Telecommunications Engineers to provide technical engineering support for DoD telecommunications transition activities. The engineer will assess existing network and telecommunications configurations, evaluate technical alternatives, develop requirements, and support transition planning, ordering, implementation, and technical issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Research and assess existing telecommunications and network configurations.
- Analyze technical requirements and recommend alternative technical solutions.
- Support transition of legacy telecommunications services to current Government contract solutions.
- Develop and review technical requirements supporting PWSs, bid models, IGCEs, QASPs, and related acquisition documentation.
- Assist customers in defining network and telecommunications requirements.
- Support transition planning, provisioning, implementation, cutover, validation, and technical problem resolution.
- Evaluate technologies and recommend solutions that satisfy operational and technical requirements.
- Support continuous process improvement and development of standardized technical processes.
- Work with technologies including transport/access, private line, MPLS, Ethernet, optical networking, IP VPN, VoIP, managed network services, voice, satellite, and wireless services.

Minimum Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements.
- Demonstrated senior-level experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or comparable DoD/Federal technical environments.
- Experience analyzing telecommunications/network configurations and developing technical solutions.
- Knowledge of enterprise telecommunications and network technologies.
- Experience supporting technical requirements development, transition planning, provisioning, or implementation.
- Strong technical documentation and customer communication skills.

Education:

- High School diploma or equivalent is required.

## About C3EL

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: C3EL delivers advanced information technology, engineering, and logistics services with a core focus on Command and Control and Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business – WOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; leadership includes CEO Laura Hoernig and COO Jack Rhodes

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense & National Security
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Agencies, and allied partners
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Delivering advanced information technology and engineering services with a core focus on Command and Control, Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.”

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise IT Services**: Full lifecycle IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management (networks, servers, data centers).
- **Command Center Solutions**: Turn-key design, integration, and delivery of command centers, including AV and communications systems, SCIFs, and briefing centers.
- **Cloud & Virtualization**: Cloud migration, management, and optimization services.
- **Communications Solutions**: Secure, reliable full lifecycle communications (including SATCOM, tactical communications, and voice/data networks).
- **Cybersecurity**: Security operations, network defense, and compliance support.
- **Logistics & Engineering**: Logistics support, engineering services, and program management for deployed and enterprise environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue $5.0M–$25.0M (LinkedIn data); Total employees 34 (LinkedIn, +6.4% monthly growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (privately held); customers include U.S. DoD and other federal agencies
- **Growth Signals**: 37 active job postings (Greenhouse), 94.7% quarterly increase in job postings, presence in 40+ countries, LinkedIn followers 2,600 (+1.1% monthly)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)** status, enabling set-aside contracting opportunities.
- **Top Secret Facility Clearance** and extensive experience with SCIFs and secure environments.
- **Vertical integration**: Senior management deploys directly with teams, ensuring high-quality execution.
- **Global footprint**: Supports operations in 40+ countries, with personnel experienced in both deployed and enterprise environments.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand DoD and federal agency customer base by delivering mission-critical command, control, communications, and IT solutions.
- Invest in cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization services to meet evolving defense needs.
- Grow workforce through a disciplined hiring pipeline (37 open positions across multiple geographies, including Hawaii, Italy, Kuwait, Belgium, and U.S. bases).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee reviews rate culture 3.9/5 and career development 4.1/5; compensation rated 4.5/5 (Glassdoor/LinkedIn).
- **Work Environment**: Supportive, mission-focused environment with a focus on professional growth; many roles require security clearance and offer the chance to work on critical national security projects.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are on-site at government facilities (e.g., Tampa, Hawaii, overseas bases); some roles may offer flexibility, but clearance requirements often dictate location.
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with DoD customers, deploy with teams, and gain exposure to cutting-edge command and control technologies.

## Sources
1. [c3el.com – About Us](https://c3el.com/about-us/)
2. [c3el.com – Homepage](https://c3el.com/)
3. [c3el.com – Careers](https://c3el.com/careers/)
4. [Greenhouse – Jobs at C3EL](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el)
5. [LinkedIn – C3EL Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/c3el)

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