Senate Group ยท 8 hours ago
Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer #5539
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $182K/yr
8+ years expThe US Senate is seeking a Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer. This role involves engineering secure communications infrastructure, leading COMSEC initiatives, and managing emergency communication systems to ensure operational continuity and compliance with established policies.
ConstructionMechanical EngineeringTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engineers and designs secure and deployable communications infrastructure in support of Continuity Communications initiatives
Develops infrastructure drawings and operational documentation
Ensures device availability, integrity, and user confidence; maintains and reports situational awareness of procurement avenues; provides escalation troubleshooting support; coordinates regular functional testing
Leads Communications Security (COMSEC) initiatives; ensures Senate office compliance with established COMSEC policies and rectifies discrepancies with established NSA policies
Serves as an alternate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Manager
Assists managing programs to ensure sufficient safeguards are in place to protect sensitive information, personnel, and property against unauthorized access
This includes developing policies and procedures
Leads continuity communications exercises and drills with internal and external stakeholders
This includes coordinating feedback from stakeholders to draft COOP plans and after-action reports
Manages and utilizes emergency management notification systems and software to improve situational awareness during day-to-day operations and emergency events
Coordinates implementation of communications resources with other Senate and Legislative Branch stakeholders
Leads and participate in various communication
Assists the Communication Resilience Manager with coordinating team schedules and deliverables
Evaluates and shares knowledge of communication advances within private industry and government channels
Evaluates and makes recommendations for adoption and implementation of new and innovative technologies
Provides expert-level technical support to the Mobile Communication Vehicle Program
Monitors, evaluates, and resolves communication issues; deploys the vehicle as directed
Conducts operational checklists and troubleshoot issues
Provides support to the Senate community as directed
This requires excellent customer service and diplomacy skills
Ability to conduct research and develop a long-term strategic plan
Qualification
Required
Eight to ten years of experience
Knowledge of current and emerging secure and emergency communication technologies and principles of information technology management
Knowledge of capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms in centralized, distributed, and client server and stand-alone operating environments
Knowledge of project management principles and practices; ability to set goals and to plan, monitor and evaluate project or contract budgets; ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve project and organizational goals and objectives efficiently and effectively
Knowledge of current industry best practices for business continuity, resilience, and recovery
Ability to plan, manage, and supervise various COOP exercises and events
Ability to provide budgetary forecasting and written justifications of expenditures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate staff
Ability to communicate effectively
Valid driver's license
Good driving record and ability to maintain a good driving record
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Computer Science
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
Senate Group
Senate Group specializes in the design, supply, and install mechanical and electrical engineering services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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