Senior Communications Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides installation, technical expertise, and training for all telecommunications equipment and components.
• Installs, configures, terminates and tests all telecommunications equipment, cables, connectors, and interfaces.
• Performs intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure telecommunication systems are operating efficiently.
• Maintains telecommunication equipment and component inventory, asset management, media production equipment and facilities as well as fixed installations at various company and/or client sites.
• Solves system operational problems by troubleshooting and performing fault isolation.
• May supervise telecommunications technicians, outside contractors providing technical support and media production services.
• Responsible for engineering and/or installation activities within the telecommunications function including network design, engineering, implementation, diagnostics and operations/user support.
• Monitors the operation of telecommunication network systems and transition mediums.
• Serves as technical specialist for the resolution of complex network problems.
• Provides field reporting as required.
• Track SATCOM terminals movement for the customer
• Manage satellite airtime

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
• Experience with DoD NIPR, SIPR and AFSCI Networks
• DoD 8140 IAT II certifcation
• Ability to provide 24/7 support
• Experience with MILSATCOM and Commercial Satellite terminals
• Communication Planning

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment

Pay

USD $95,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.