Tactical Communicator

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Tactical Communicator. This role requires the ability to engineer, design, build, deploy, operate and maintain end-to-end telecommunications solutions for critical missions. This position will be required to deploy, sometimes to hazardous environments, to provide technical/communicative support to deployed personnel CONUS and/or OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Solution Engineering, Design, and Integration
  • Design and engineer custom, mission-specific telecommunications solutions that meet the unique power, space, and environmental constraints of the client's platforms
  • Integrate various hardware and software components into cohesive, interoperable systems, including new technologies with legacy systems
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system design documentation, network diagrams, change logs, and configuration guides for all developed solutions
• System Development and Operations
  • Deploy contractor personnel and engineered solutions to designated operational locations worldwide on short notice as required
  • Operate and manage deployed systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance during critical incidents
  • Provide 24/7/365 operational support for active missions as required
• Communications Planning and Maintenance
  • Develop detailed communications plans for upcoming missions and deployments
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all managed systems and equipment, both at home stations and in deployed locations
  • Manage equipment lifecycle, including technology refreshment, inventory tracking, and logistics
• Core Technical Capabilities
  • Satellite Communications (SATCOM): Deploy, operate, and maintain SATCOM terminals and systems to support high-availability voice and data transmissions
  • Radio Communications: Engineer and deploy commercial and tactical radio systems, including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and High-Frequency (HF) radios
  • MESH/MANET Networks: Design, deploy, and manage Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and MESH networking solutions to provide resilient, self-healing data networks in dynamic environments
  • Encryption and Security: Manage, configure, secure, and maintain a variety of Type 1 and 3 or commercial encryption devices and systems to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all communications
  • Network Infrastructure: Install, configure, and manage network routing, switching, and security infrastructure for both wired and wireless networks
  • Software and Applications Support: Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial and government operating systems and software solutions

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of a civilian electronic technician training course and/or DOD component telecommunications school
• Minimum of five (5) years civilian telecommunications or electronic technician experience and/or a minimum of three (3) years military experience as a telecommunication operator/maintainer or electronic technician
• Ability to lift and carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
• Ability to climb on or under small or large vehicles
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights more than 20 ft
• The work involved requires physical activity such as walking, climbing, bending, or stooping during field surveys and inspections
• Ability to deploy for extended periods of time nationally and/or internationally
• Must be placed on a roster for no-notice deployments and be able to respond within 1 hour of notification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan including 6% match and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid insurance: Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability