IT Specialist

Ideal Innovations Incorporated; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus after 1 year

Job summary

Ideal Innovations Incorporated seeks a telecommunications/IT support specialist to back FBI CIRG operations at the Quantico ERF facility. You will maintain vehicles and comms equipment, perform system updates, and research new tech while staying prepared to deploy on short notice.

Requirements include a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 70 lb lift capability, and relevant experience; travel domestically or internationally may be required. A $5,000 retention bonus is awarded after one year.

Qualifications

• 5 years of telecommunications or communication systems experience.
• Education options include HS diploma with experience, or degrees with experience; CompTIA Security+ may substitute.
• Ability to carry communications equipment up to 70 pounds.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to deploy domestically or internationally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide telecommunications and IT support for FBI CIRG at the ERF facility in Quantico.
• Perform maintenance on vehicles and communications equipment; update system software.
• Research new technologies and train on new equipment.
• Be on call to mobilize and deploy on short notice for unit deployments.
• Support 24/7 operations to maintain readiness.

Skills

Telecommunications support

Operational readiness

Security clearance

Physical stamina

Deployment readiness

Education

High school diploma + 7 years experience

Associate degree + 5 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Cryptographic equipment

Tactical radio systems

Video teleconferencing systems

TOC/ops procedures

Mobile cellular systems

Job description

$5,000 Retention Bonus Awarded After One Year of Employment

Highlights

• Support a high-visibility, mission-critical program for a premier federal law enforcement agency.
• Join a talented, mission-driven team that collaborates to keep services running smoothly 24/7.
• Directly contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of federal law enforcement operations.
• Strengthen expertise in telecommunications, IT service management, federal contract execution, and customer engagement.

Typical Day

• The candidate will provide telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary missions and exercises supporting the FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG). A typical day is spent at the ERF facility in Quantico, Virginia, conducting maintenance on unit vehicles and communications equipment, providing system updates on communications equipment, researching new technologies, and conducting or receiving training on new equipment. Employees are on call to mobilize and deploy on short notice in response to unit deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of documented experience in telecommunications or communication systems technician support, including electrical, mechanical, or computer science systems.
• Education: High school diploma plus seven (7) years of experience; associate degree plus five (5) years of experience; or bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience. CompTIA Security+ certification may substitute for the education requirement.
• Ability to carry communications equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb on or under small or large vehicles.
• Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access.
• Ability to pass a polygraph and drug screening examination when directed after employment.
• Ability to deploy away from Quantico, Virginia, domestically or internationally, on short notice and for potentially extended periods.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of telecommunications management.
• Ability to develop and implement mission-specific communication plans.
• Working knowledge of and experience with operational procedures used for a Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or equivalent operational center.
• Operational knowledge of cryptographic encryption devices.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience deploying, establishing, operating, and maintaining tactical radio, mobile cellular, internet, and video teleconferencing systems.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning on vehicles and facilities.
• Possess a U.S. passport.
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License, Class A and/or B.
• Prior U.S. military tactical communications experience, such as Army 25 Series, USMC 253 Series, Navy Information Systems Technician, or Air Force 2E Series.

Position Type Shift Information

• 40 hours per week during normal business periods at Quantico, Virginia.
• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day.
• Employees rotate on and off 24/7 on-call status to support contingency requirements.
• When deployed for missions, training, or exercises, employees may work extended 8- to 12-hour day or night shifts, including weekends.
• Overtime may be authorized by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis. Compensatory time may be authorized for accrued overtime hours not approved for overtime pay.

Location

ERF Building, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135

US Citizenship

US Citizenship is required

Clearance

Current Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Required

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

5 years: Documented experience in telecommunications or communication systems technician support, including electrical, mechanical, or computer science systems. (required)

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