Telecommunications Specialist TS/SCI

PAE Government Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to join our team in Glendale, AZ. You will ensure telecommunications systems are fully functional for senior leader decision-support teams and will require an active DoD TS/SCI clearance or CE eligibility.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining and testing voice, video and data networks, coordinating with providers, and training users. Travel 10–20% and on-site work schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with adjudication in the last 5 years or CE designation.
• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Install and troubleshoot network and telecommunications infrastructures per industry standards.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting network systems, circuits and equipment.
• CompTIA IT Security+ certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, performance and testing of communications systems and services.
• Operate, maintain, test and restore communications systems.
• Coordinate with 3rd party service providers for availability and restoration.
• Set up, operate and train users on voice, video and data networks including radio and satellite systems.
• Make tactical decisions in stressed environments to meet mission objectives.
• Travel 10-20% to support evolving customer requirements.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

5+ years experience

RF/voice/video networks

Network & telecom hardware

BS in Engineering/CS/Telecom/PM

CompTIA IT Security+

Travel readiness 10-20%

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline

Tools

VTC equipment

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is currently seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to join our dynamic team in Glendale, AZ. In this position you’ll be a part of a team that maintains and supports our customer’s facility by ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader’s decision support teams. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Work Schedule

Work is performed Monday – Friday in office. 8 hours per day. Additionally, there is an on-call requirement that is rotated amongst the team members off shift.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for availability, performance and testing of operational mission capabilities under varying conditions including various IT and RF based voice, video, data systems, networks, services, and information feeds.
• Operate, maintain, test, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore communications systems and services.
• Coordinate availability, performance and/or restoration efforts with 3rd party services providers as required.
• Apply knowledge, training, and expertise to determine appropriate operational course of action and best solution set to implement under varying events and conditions, brief customer on operational status.
• Set up operate and train users on various voice, video and data networks including radio systems, satellite systems, network architecture and distribution systems.
• Make tactical decisions and take decisive action in stressed environments to ensure mission objectives are met.
• Manage dynamic taskings and prioritize workload to meet customer expectations and demand levels under changing situational conditions.
• Identify and recommend process improvements, efficiency gains and innovative approaches to operations and service delivery to increase customer value.
• Work with customers to determine operational requirements for future system capabilities; support the design, planning and testing of new systems to meet customer needs; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational use; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations.
• Ensure proper configuration and change management control are applied and system documentation is current.
• Successful candidates will receive highly specialized training on unique job responsibilities.
• Position requires travel or response to alternate locations in support of evolving customer requirements or surge demand.
• Travel as needed (10-20%).

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
• Five (5) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Install horizontal and vertical network and telecommunications infrastructures per industry standards.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting network systems, communications circuits and network and telecommunications equipment.
• Experience making, running, testing cables, performing loopbacks, installing equipment.
• Experience using VTC equipment.
• Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI - This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
• Minimum Education: BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years Required.
• Required Certifications: CompTIA IT Security+ Certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) years of college in a related technical discipline plus Ten (10) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. CompTIA IT Security+ Experience as a Network and /or Systems Administrator 5-10 years’ experience in RF systems including HF, VHF, UHF, EHF, AEHF Experience with cryptographic systems, radio systems, video teleconferencing systems, satellite systems, network architecture and/or inside cable plant distribution systems. Commercial or military certificates of training in RF systems Operational work experience in a military communications career field Understanding of the mid-range computer hardware, software features Training experience - someone we can trust to be able to adequately explain the setup and troubleshooting processes of our equipment.

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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details

$80000-$120000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

EEO/DEI Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters

Accommodation and Contact

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Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

About Amentum

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA.