Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert - Lead - Bluemont, VAThe position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, expert-level proficiency in telecommunications and IT networking, and an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)access.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Serve as team lead and provide technical leadership for telecommunications and IT networking operations.
- Support secure and non-secure telephone, facsimile, data, and communications systems.
- Support government networks including OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, HSDN, JWICS, DCIN, and Internet environments.
- Support wired, optical, and wireless networks and LANs.
- Support Secure Video Teleconferencing Systems (SVTS) at multiple classification levels.
- Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual systems, CATV, public address, digital signage, video surveillance, and associated cabling.
- Support HF ALE, UHF/VHF, UHF SATCOM, and DAMA radio communications systems.
- Support secure satellite and cellular telephone systems.
- Support GETS, Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) requirements.
- Provide COMSEC key material and equipment support.
- Provide facility security, emergency communications, and service desk support.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate system maintenance and corrective actions.
- Manage multiple telecommunications projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Develop technical documentation, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and procedures.
- Provide technical training and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Travel occasionally to remote locations throughout the United States as required.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 10 years of relevant telecommunications, networking, or communications systems experience.
- Expert-level technical knowledge of IT networking and telecommunications.
- Experience supporting secure and non-secure communications systems and networks.
- Experience with wired, optical, wireless, radio, satellite, and/or secure communications technologies.
- Experience supporting classified government networks and systems.
- Knowledge of COMSEC and communications security requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication and training skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related technical field.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent telecommunications/networking certifications.
- Experience supporting the Department of State, DoD, DHS, or another federal agency.
- Experience with OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, HSDN, or DCIN.
- Experience with SVTS, HF ALE, UHF/VHF, SATCOM, and DAMA systems.
- Experience with GETS, WPS, TSP, and COMSEC equipment.
- Previous experience serving as a technical or telecommunications team lead.
Security Clearance- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.
- Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain SCI access.
Work EnvironmentThis position supports secure and non-secure federal telecommunications operations and requires interaction with government personnel, technical teams, and security professionals. This positions is On-Site. Occasional travel to remote locations throughout the United States may be required.
