Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert
Listed on 2026-08-31
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IT/Tech
Telecoms Engineering, Systems Engineer, Wireless / 5G, Cybersecurity
Aleknagik Technology LLC is seeking experienced Telecommunications Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide technical support for secure and non-secure telecommunications, IT networks, and mission-critical communications systems for a federal government customer.
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
, expert-level telecommunications and networking knowledge, and an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
. Occasional travel may be required.
- Support secure and non-secure telephone, facsimile, and telecommunications systems, including operations and maintenance.
- Support government data networks, including Open Net, Class Net, Internet, SIPRNet, HSDN, JWICS, and DCIN.
- Support wired, optical, and wireless IT networks and LANs.
- Support Secure Video Teleconferencing Systems (SVTS) at multiple classification levels.
- Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual systems, CATV, public address, digital signage, video surveillance, and associated cabling.
- Support secure and non-secure HF ALE, UHF/VHF, UHF SATCOM, and DAMA radio systems.
- Support secure satellite and cellular telephone systems.
- Support Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP).
- Provide COMSEC equipment support for applicable telecommunications systems.
- Provide facility security, emergency operations, and service desk support.
- Troubleshoot telecommunications and network issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with government personnel, technical teams, and security professionals to support mission requirements.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant telecommunications, IT networking, or communications systems experience
. - Expert knowledge of telecommunications and IT networking technologies.
- Experience supporting secure and non-secure communications systems and networks.
- Experience with wired, optical, wireless, radio, satellite, and/or secure communications technologies.
- Experience supporting classified government networks and systems.
- Knowledge of COMSEC equipment and communications security requirements.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to occasionally travel to remote locations throughout the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering
, or a related technical field. - Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP
, or equivalent. - Previous Department of State, DoD, DHS, or other federal government experience.
- Experience with Open Net, Class Net, SIPRNet, JWICS, HSDN, or DCIN.
- Experience with SVTS, HF ALE, UHF/VHF, SATCOM, DAMA, GETS, WPS, TSP, or COMSEC equipment.
- Active Secret or Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance required
, based on assigned duties. - Must be eligible to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access when required
This position supports federal telecommunications operations involving secure and non-secure systems. Work may require access to Department of State facilities and classified environments
. This position is On-Site. Occasional travel to remote locations throughout the United States may be required.
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