Amentum · 8 hours ago
Telecommunications Specialist TS/SCI
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expAmentum is currently seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to join our dynamic team in Arlington, VA. In this position, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting telecommunications systems to ensure they are functional and available for decision support teams.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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%)
Qualification
Required
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
Experience setting up and troubleshooting circuits and equipment
Experience making, running, testing cables, performing loopbacks, installing equipment
Experience using VTC equipment
CompTIA IT Security+ Certification must be obtained within 6 months
Preferred
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+ Certification must be obtained within 6 months
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
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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