Telecommunications Analyst - SME

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Telecommunications Analyst to support secure DoD network infrastructure. You will maintain fiber optic and telecom systems, troubleshoot faults, and configure routers/switches within hardened environments while ensuring encryption and compliance.

The role requires a Secret clearance, 10+ years of related experience, and willingness to travel 10–25% to CONUS/OCONUS sites. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 10+ years of experience supporting telecommunications and network systems.
• Experience using a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent fiber optic test equipment to diagnose and resolve network faults.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic communications, routers/switches, TCP/IP networking, and secure communications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure at government sites.
• Respond to trouble tickets from remote customers.
• Use a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer to identify and resolve faults and performance issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and related network devices.
• Support inline network encryption (INE) devices and secure communications equipment.
• Travel 10–25% for CONUS/OCONUS locations as required.

Skills

Network Communications

Telecommunication Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Tools

Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer

Routers & Switches

Inline Network Encryption (INE) devices

TCP/IP Networking

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Network and Telecommunications Job Qualifications: Skills: Network Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Troubleshooting Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Analyst to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of telecommunications and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess expertise in fiber optic transport systems, network communications, and secure communications technologies. This position requires hands-on experience identifying and resolving fiber optic faults, supporting network equipment, and working within secure Department of Defense (DoD) environments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technical professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure at government sites.
• Respond to telecommuncations trouble tickets from remote customers.
• Utilize a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer and related test equipment to identify, isolate, and resolve fiber optic faults, signal degradation, and performance issues.
• Analyze and interpret fiber optic test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices including routers, switches, and associated network infrastructure.
• Support and maintain inline network encryption devices and secure communications equipment.
• Perform network connectivity testing, performance monitoring, and fault isolation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support telecommunications projects and service requirements.
• Support on-site and remote locations, including occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent military or industry experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting telecommunications and network systems.
• Experience using a Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent fiber optic test equipment to diagnose and resolve network faults.
• Working knowledge of: Fiber optic communications systems Routers and switches TCP/IP networking fundamentals Layer 2 and Layer 3 network concepts Inline Network Encryption (INE) devices Telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity troubleshooting Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or federal government telecommunications environments.
• Industry certifications such as: CompTIA Network+ Security+ Cisco CCNA Fiber Optic Association (FOA) certifications Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience supporting secure voice, data, and transport systems.

Technical Skills

• Fiber optic testing and fault isolation
• Fiber Optic Spectrum Analyzers
• Optical transport systems
• Router and switch configuration and troubleshooting
• TCP/IP networking
• Inline network encryption devices
• Network diagnostics and performance analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint Word Excel

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to 25% of the time.
• Travel may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of operational and project requirements.

Desired Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and mission-critical environments.
• Team-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Travel: 10-25%, including occasional OCONUS travel

The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $155,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Virginia Beach Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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