TMD - Telecommunications Specialist II

Job Title

TMD - Telecommunications Specialist II

Texas Military Department

Perform complex (journey‑level) telecommunications work. Diagnose and resolve voice and data telecommunications problems, install, operate, and maintain telecommunications components. Report to the J6 Spectrum Section Supervisor, working under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgment.

Work Hours:

Tuesday – Friday / Monday – Thursday, 40 hours a week, 10‑hour days.

• Implement cybersecurity protocols and physical safeguards to protect communication assets and sensitive transmissions.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to align telecommunications infrastructure with agency‑wide security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CJIS).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and apply mitigation strategies to prevent service disruptions or data breaches.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, security controls, and change management activities.
• Support disaster recovery planning and continuity of operations through resilient system design.
• Perform system moves and changes internally or via remote access and provide technical expertise in system modification.
• Perform preventive maintenance on telecommunication systems, associated software, and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain records of system performance and operations.
• Prepare material requests and time requirements for telecommunications equipment and wiring.
• Plan and prepare for telecommunications network or systems equipment.
• Design and install office wiring infrastructure.
• Investigate and resolve problems concerning the operation of remote computers, telecommunications systems, communications hardware, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, install, customize, maintain telecommunications components, and implement corrective measures.
• Monitor the operation of voice, data, or video telecommunications equipment, and network control consoles.
• Assist in designing new telecommunications systems and organizing operating controls and procedures for the telecommunications network.
• May review and prepare specifications for equipment or licenses.
• May train others.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies and procedures handbook.
• May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters and other missions, including holidays and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience with electronics or telecommunications installation and maintenance work required.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, electronic engineering, telecommunications management or a related field.
• Experience working in armories or a military environment preferred.
• Experience working with various network, signal, and radio frequency platforms preferred.

• Background investigation, including foreign adversary connections, must be passed.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card.
• Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of entry into Texas.