Senior Mobile Communications Engineer – Secure Network Ops

NS2 Mission; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Technical Operator to design, build, test, and maintain network infrastructure for secure mobile communications and resilient cyber operations.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to analyze cell technologies, mobile core networks, and telecom infrastructure, supporting field ops and system sustainment while ensuring documentation and procedures are kept up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience in telecommunications, network engineering, mobile infrastructure, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and testing networks using commercial telecommunications technologies.
• Strong understanding of cellular air-interface technologies, mobile network equipment, and cellular network signaling.
• Knowledge of cellular network architecture and data packet flow from edge equipment through the mobile core to the internet.
• Experience working with network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, and equipment used within mobile core enterprise networks.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial technical designs, engineering documentation, and specifications related to cellular mobile core technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to audiences with different technical backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support operational requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Sponsor-required training.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and test network solutions leveraging commercial telecommunications technologies to support mission requirements.
• Analyze cellular air-interface technologies, network signaling, and mobile network equipment to support technical assessments and operational objectives.
• Evaluate cellular network data flows, tracing packet movement from edge equipment through the mobile core network to external networks and the internet.
• Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, and associated equipment supporting mobile core enterprise environments.
• Read, interpret, and apply commercial technical designs, engineering documentation, and specifications related to cellular and mobile core technologies.
• Support the development and implementation of technical solutions that strengthen mobile infrastructure and improve operational resiliency.
• Conduct technical assessments, testing, and troubleshooting to validate network functionality and identify potential issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and project artifacts related to network engineering and system sustainment.
• Draft and coordinate formal correspondence regarding technical matters and operational activities in collaboration with mission partners.
• Communicate complex technical findings, recommendations, and operational considerations to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems, coordinate technical activities, and support mission objectives.
• Provide operational and system maintenance support to maintain the reliability and effectiveness of deployed capabilities.
• Participate in field operations and travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) as required.
• Complete Sponsor-required training and comply with applicable operational procedures and requirements.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Network design and testing

7+ years of experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

MacOS (OS X)

Citrix

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Technical Operator to design, build, test, and maintain network infrastructure for secure mobile communications and resilient cyber operations.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to analyze cell technologies, mobile core networks, and telecom infrastructure, supporting field ops and system sustainment while ensuring documentation and procedures are kept up to date.