Senior 5G, Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior DoD telecommunications architect to support Army 5G programs. The role focuses on secure deployment of Private 5G, O-RAN architectures, and cross-domain solutions for real-time data in military networks.

You will translate complex 5G concepts for senior leaders, ensure secure spectrum use, and advance joint interoperability with military and international partners. A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Qualifications

• DoD-focused technical education and clearance required.
• Extensive experience with 5G standards and spectrum management.
• Proven ability to advise senior military leaders.
• Strong staff-level writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with secure, cross-domain architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and governance across Army 5G programs.
• Guide deployment of Private 5G and O-RAN architectures for security.
• Ensure 5G data operates securely within DoD spectrum.
• Design cross-domain solutions for secure real-time data flows.
• Drive interoperability between Army commands and international forces.
• Represent G-6 in DoD and international forums.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

5G Standards Expertise

Wireless Network Architecture

Cybersecurity Architectures

Military Telecommunications Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field

Tools

Private 5G Networks

Open Radio Access Network

Neutral Hosting Architectures

Multi-Operator Core Networks

Continuous Monitoring Systems

CJADC2

MPE Data Sharing Standards

Job description

Job Overview

• Support the DCS G-6 in providing technical oversight, synchronization, and governance across Army 5G experimentation and installation pilot programs
• Guide deployment of Private 5G Networks and Open Radio Access Network architectures for military installation security and performance needs
• Ensure Army 5G data operates securely within DoD-assigned spectrum frequencies
• Design commercial architectures supporting neutral hosting and multi-operator core networks
• Drive joint interoperability initiatives between Army command centers and Joint and Multi-National forces
• Design Cross Domain Solutions enabling secure, real-time data flows between legacy military communication networks and commercial 5G systems
• Represent G-6 equities in Joint, DoD, and international military telecommunications forums
• Assess, mitigate, and continuously monitor 5G vulnerabilities within military infrastructure
• Partner with DISA and US CYBERCOM to help deploy continuous monitoring for non-commercial, government-transiting 5G packet streams
• Capture customer intent and help architect strategic courses of action
• Independently produce high-quality staff work to drive mission success

Requirements

• Must have TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD progressive experience in wireless network architecture, telecommunications systems engineering, or mobile network operations
• Deep technical expertise in 3GPP 5G standards, including Release 15/16/17 and emerging 6G
• Expertise in cellular core networks and RF spectrum management
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and succinct staff products
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights and present them confidently to senior leaders
• Proven experience advising and collaborating directly with military leaders at O-6 and above and SES personnel
• Proven hands-on experience with wireless broadband infrastructure, enterprise deployments, and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures applied to mobile networks
• Desired: Joint Staff, Army/Service Headquarters, or OSD experience at the O-4/O-5 or equivalent level or above
• Desired: Comprehensive understanding of the Army Unified Network Plan and tactical network capabilities at the division and echelon-above-corps levels
• Desired: Direct experience testing, piloting, or deploying O-RAN Alliance-compliant software and decoupled hardware solutions in secure settings
• Desired: Familiarity with CJADC2, MPE data sharing standards, data centric security, and cross-domain technologies
• Up to 10% travel required
• Minimum clearance required to start: TS/SCI

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in 5G and telecommunications systems, with a focus on wireless network architecture, RF spectrum management, and cybersecurity for mobile networks. Proven ability to collaborate with military leadership and translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• TS/SCI Clearance
• 5G Standards Expertise
• Wireless Network Architecture
• Cybersecurity Architectures
• Military Telecommunications Experience

Hard Skills

• 5G Standards
• Wireless Network Architecture
• Telecommunications Systems Engineering
• Mobile Network Operations
• RF Spectrum Management
• Cross Domain Solutions Design
• Zero-Trust Cybersecurity
• O-RAN Alliance Compliance
• Data Centric Security
• Interoperability Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration with Military Leaders
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Concise Staff Product Creation

Industry Keywords

• DoD
• Army Unified Network Plan
• Joint Staff Experience
• O-6 and Above Leadership
• Echelon-Above-Corps Levels

Tools & Technologies

• Private 5G Networks
• Open Radio Access Network
• Neutral Hosting Architectures
• Multi-Operator Core Networks
• Continuous Monitoring Systems
• CJADC2
• MPE Data Sharing Standards