Senior Telecommunication & RF Engineer – DHS/EOC Ops

Ashburn Consulting; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburn Consulting in the Washington, DC area seeks a hands-on network and RF engineer to support FEMA CCD continuity-communications programs from Mount Weather EOC in Bluemont, VA. The role emphasizes Cisco core/network duties, Carrier Ethernet transport, and secure communications in high‑security environments.

Candidates should hold CCNA, 3–5 years of telecom/RF experience, be a US citizen with TS/SCI eligibility, and be willing to travel to required sites.

Qualifications

• CCNA certification required and verifiable at submission.
• 3–5 years of hands-on telecommunications, network, RF, field-engineering, or related experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to comply with security requirements (Top Secret clearance).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, test, implement, and maintain terrestrial and wireless telecom systems and networks.
• Configure and support Cisco routers, switches, servers, and telecom interfaces.
• Operate RF and communications equipment including HF/VHF/UHF, satellite, and secure/non‑secure systems.
• Prepare documentation, plans, and SOPs for deployment and operations.
• Support site surveys, installations, and maintenance at FEMA facilities and other sites.

Skills

CCNA certification

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Carrier Ethernet transport

RF test gear

Job description

Ashburn Consulting in the Washington, DC area seeks a hands-on network and RF engineer to support FEMA CCD continuity-communications programs from Mount Weather EOC in Bluemont, VA. The role emphasizes Cisco core/network duties, Carrier Ethernet transport, and secure communications in high‑security environments.

Candidates should hold CCNA, 3–5 years of telecom/RF experience, be a US citizen with TS/SCI eligibility, and be willing to travel to required sites.