Senior 5G Systems Engineer, Mission Partner Environment

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

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 connecting Army command centers with 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, help architect strategic courses of action, and produce staff work supporting Army enterprise IT initiatives

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance 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, including Releases 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
• Experience advising and collaborating directly with military leaders at O-6 and above and SES personnel
• Hands-on experience with wireless broadband infrastructure, enterprise deployments, and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures applied to mobile networks
• Joint Staff, Army/Service Headquarters, or OSD experience at the O-4/O-5 or equivalent level or above is desired
• Understanding of the Army Unified Network Plan and tactical network capabilities at division and echelon-above-corps levels is desired
• Experience testing, piloting, or deploying O-RAN Alliance-compliant software and decoupled hardware solutions in secure settings is desired
• Familiarity with CJADC2, MPE data sharing standards, data centric security, and cross-domain technologies is desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates deep technical expertise in 3GPP 5G standards and cellular core networks, with a strong focus on secure deployment and interoperability within military telecommunications. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for senior military leaders.

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
• O-RAN Alliance Compliance
• Zero-Trust Cybersecurity
• Data Centric Security
• Interoperability Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Actionable Insights Translation
• Collaboration with Military Leaders

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Technical Field
• TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

• DoD
• Army Unified Network Plan
• CJADC2
• MPE Data Sharing Standards
• Joint Staff Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Private 5G Networks
• Open Radio Access Network
• Wireless Broadband Infrastructure
• Enterprise IT Initiatives
• Continuous Monitoring Systems