Senior 5G Systems Engineer - DoD Interoperability & Security

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior DoD telecommunications architect in the Washington, DC area to provide technical oversight of Army 5G experiments and installation pilots. You will guide Private 5G and Open RAN deployments, ensuring secure operations within DoD spectrum allocations.

The role requires translating complex concepts for senior leaders, collaborating with DISA and US CYBERCOM, and advancing cross-domain and multi-national interoperability initiatives.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 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 (Releases 15/16/17; emerging 6G).
• Expertise in cellular core networks and RF spectrum management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, synchronization, and governance across Army 5G experimentation and installation pilot programs.
• Guide deployment of Private 5G Networks and Open RAN 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 interoperability initiatives connecting Army command centers with Joint and Multi-National forces.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

5G Standards Expertise

Wireless Network Architecture

Cybersecurity Architectures

Military Telecommunications Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Technical Field

Tools

Private 5G Networks

Open Radio Access Network

Wireless Broadband Infrastructure

Enterprise IT Initiatives

Continuous Monitoring Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior DoD telecommunications architect in the Washington, DC area to provide technical oversight of Army 5G experiments and installation pilots. You will guide Private 5G and Open RAN deployments, ensuring secure operations within DoD spectrum allocations.

The role requires translating complex concepts for senior leaders, collaborating with DISA and US CYBERCOM, and advancing cross-domain and multi-national interoperability initiatives.