Mission-Critical Secure Communications Engineer

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

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.