Telecommunications Specialist (Top Secret)

Brooksource; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 4+ years in telecommunications or networks in mission-critical environments.
• Experience with secure/unclassified mobile, audio, video, voice, and data systems.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to travel >50% domestically and internationally.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to hold a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment and networks, including secure and unclassified mobile, audio, video, voice, and data communication systems.
• Set up and relocate communications equipment as required, ensuring systems are fully operational and ready for mission-critical activities.
• Establish and maintain redundant and resilient communication capabilities across multiple operating environments.
• Troubleshoot telecommunications and network issues and coordinate rapid resolutions.
• Provide hands-on technical support to senior government leadership in dynamic settings.
• Travel frequently (over 50%) and work outside standard hours as required.
• Lift, carry, and transport communications equipment (up to 50 lbs) in varied settings.

Skills

Telecommunications

Networking

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Technical support

Tools

CompTIA Security+

Network+

CCNA

Job description

Telecommunications Specialist
Washington, DC Metro Area
On-Site Role
$35 – $50 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Brooksource is seeking experienced Telecommunications Specialists to join a small, high-performing team supporting senior government leadership. In this role, you will deploy, operate, and maintain secure and unclassified communications systems in dynamic, fast-paced environments, often on short notice and across multiple locations. The position requires frequent domestic and international travel and the ability to work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by operational needs. You will play a critical role in ensuring reliable, mission-critical communications for senior officials, providing hands‑on technical support and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Install, configure, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment and networks, including secure and unclassified mobile, audio, video, voice, and data communication systems.
• Set up and relocate communications equipment as required, ensuring systems are fully operational, properly connected, tested, and ready to support mission‑critical activities.
• Establish and maintain redundant and resilient communication capabilities across multiple operating environments, providing reliable connectivity and continuity during domestic and international operations.
• Troubleshoot telecommunications and network issues, perform equipment testing and diagnostics, and coordinate rapid resolution of connectivity, hardware, and system‑related problems.
• Provide professional, hands‑on technical support to senior government leadership in dynamic and fast‑paced settings.
• Travel frequently (more than 50% domestically and internationally) and work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational needs.
• Lift, carry, and transport communications equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in varied settings, including temporary and austere locations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant telecommunications, networking, or communications systems experience, preferably supporting secure or mission‑critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience with secure and unclassified mobile, audio, video, voice, and data communication equipment and networks, including setup, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience establishing redundant and resilient communications across multiple locations or operating environments, with the ability to quickly deploy and relocate equipment.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to hold a valid passport.
• Ability to travel more than 50% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness with senior government officials.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational needs.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport communications equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in varied settings, including temporary and austere locations.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred; meets DoD 8140/8570 baseline requirements).
• Additional network-related certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA, or equivalent) (preferred).