Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert - Lead

Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert – Lead – Bluemont, VA

Aleknagik Technology LLC is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Lead to provide senior-level technical and team leadership supporting 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 proficiency in telecommunications and IT networking, and an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)access.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as team lead and provide technical leadership for telecommunications and IT networking operations.
• Support secure and non-secure telephone, facsimile, data, and communications systems.
• Support government networks including OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, HSDN, JWICS, DCIN, and Internet environments.
• Support wired, optical, and wireless 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 HF ALE, UHF/VHF, UHF SATCOM, and DAMA radio communications systems.
• Support secure satellite and cellular telephone systems.
• Support GETS, Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) requirements.
• Provide COMSEC key material and equipment support.
• Provide facility security, emergency communications, and service desk support.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate system maintenance and corrective actions.
• Manage multiple telecommunications projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and procedures.
• Provide technical training and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Travel occasionally to remote locations throughout the United States as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant telecommunications, networking, or communications systems experience.
• Expert-level technical knowledge of IT networking and telecommunications.
• 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 and communications security requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication and training skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent telecommunications/networking certifications.
• Experience supporting the Department of State, DoD, DHS, or another federal agency.
• Experience with OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, HSDN, or DCIN.
• Experience with SVTS, HF ALE, UHF/VHF, SATCOM, and DAMA systems.
• Experience with GETS, WPS, TSP, and COMSEC equipment.
• Previous experience serving as a technical or telecommunications team lead.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain SCI access.

Work Environment

This position supports secure and non-secure federal telecommunications operations and requires interaction with government personnel, technical teams, and security professionals.  This positions is On-Site. Occasional travel to remote locations throughout the United States may be required.