Telecommunications Specialist Jobs

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Amentum is currently seeking a professional to join our dynamic team in Dayton, OH.

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 is performed Monday - Friday in office. 8 hours per day. Additionally, there is an on-call requirement and a required response time. This on-call requirement, is rotated amongst the team members. 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%).

Candidate will be required to: carry up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation, work under desks, and cramped spaces. Work on hot building roofs, in ceiling spaces, and climb ladders to repair/replace devices and organize the cable management.

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.

AS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or equivalent military communications and or IT experience.

CompTIA Security+ Certification

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.

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.

Offerings include:

• 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.