Communications Systems Specialist

Mele Associates, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation and Holidays

401k with Employer Match

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. seeks a mission-driven Communications Systems Specialist to support NEST operations with classified computing and secure communications systems. You will provide hands-on IT and communications infrastructure support in both classified and unclassified environments.

The role emphasizes networking, system security, and operational readiness, with 25% travel to train end users and support cross-functional teams across organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in IT system administration or networking.
• Experience managing network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with secure communications and cross-domain solutions.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, mission-critical environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for classified and unclassified systems and mobile communications equipment.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network components including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Support integration and sustainment of off-the-shelf and custom hardware/software solutions.
• Travel 25% CONUS to conduct IT/Communications training with end users.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining inline hardware encryptors.
• Maintain readiness of deployable communications systems and diagnostics.
• Train and collaborate with cross-functional teams on deployments and logistics.
• Support compliance with DOE and IC security standards.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Assist staff with ad hoc teleconference and IT issues
• Support facility network infrastructures and problem resolution.

Skills

IT admin

Networking

Secure comms

Cross-domain

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

DOE Q clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Eng

Tools

CCNA

Security+

COMSEC basics

Job description

Job Details

Description

MELE Associates is seeking a mission-driven Communications Systems Specialist to support NEST operations with classified computing and secure communications systems. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support for a variety of IT and communications infrastructures in both classified and unclassified environments. This role requires a strong foundation in networking, system security, and operational readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide day-to-day operational support for classified and unclassified systems and mobile communications equipment.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network components including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Support the integration and sustainment of off-the-shelf and custom hardware and software solutions.
• 25% travel, CONUS, to conduct IT/Communications training with operational end users.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining inline hardware encryptors.
• Maintain readiness of deployable communications systems, including hardware lifecycle tracking and routine diagnostics.
• Train and collaborate with cross-functional teams, sometimes across different organizations, on solution implementation, system deployments, training, logistics planning, and capability documentation.
• Support compliance with DOE and Intelligence Community standards for IT system security.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel to support mission objectives.
• Assist office staff with ad hoc troubleshooting on teleconference and general IT issues
• Support facility network infrastructures and problem resolution.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent technical training and experience
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT system administration, networking, or communications system support.
• Demonstrated experience managing network infrastructure and troubleshooting network issues.
• Familiarity with secure communications protocols and cross-domain security solutions.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, mission-critical environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supporting Department of Energy or other government mission environments.
• Experience in configuration and operation of Persistent Systems products
• Experienced creating and conducting training on communications/networking equipment.
• Experience supporting deployable IT/communications kits for field operations.
• Baseline understanding/experience ECM, RF theory, and radio communications systems.
• Baseline understanding/experience with COMSEC.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA).
• Active DOE Q or TS security clearance.

Location This is a full-time on-site position in Albuquerque, NM with 25% travel.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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