Mission-Critical Communications Watch Officer (TS/SCI)

The One 23 Group; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The One 23 Group in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced NMCC Communications Watch Officer to support the National Military Command Center at the Pentagon. This high-visibility role requires monitoring, coordinating, and restoring critical communications and network systems to ensure uninterrupted operations for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, have DoD IT experience, and be capable of working 24/7 shifts in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI indoctrination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• 5+ years of experience supporting military or DoD IT systems.
• Experience with systems engineering, network operations, incident management, and troubleshooting complex communications environments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in mission-critical environments.
• Led and managed NMCC project planning, resourcing, reporting, troubleshooting, and NMCC team management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage mission-critical communications systems and network operations.
• Coordinate with network operators, communications nodes, and technical teams to rapidly restore service interruptions.
• Track, prioritize, and elevate incidents while ensuring timely resolution and system availability.
• Oversee scheduled maintenance, upgrades, cutovers, and network changes with minimal operational impact.
• Validate connectivity between senior government leadership, combatant commands, and national security partners.
• Support secure communications systems including AMHS, Secure Video systems, and Defense Red Switch Network capabilities.
• Monitor warning systems, situational awareness tools, and command-and-control communications infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN, MAN, and WAN network issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Provide operational status updates and brief stakeholders during outages, maintenance events, or mission-impacting incidents.
• Support contingency operations, exercises, continuity planning, and emergency response activities

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

CompTIA Security+ CE

5+ years DoD IT experience

Systems engineering

Incident management

NMCC team management

Analytical/decision skills

NMCC Pentagon experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The One 23 Group in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced NMCC Communications Watch Officer to support the National Military Command Center at the Pentagon. This high-visibility role requires monitoring, coordinating, and restoring critical communications and network systems to ensure uninterrupted operations for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, have DoD IT experience, and be capable of working 24/7 shifts in a fast-paced,