Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support secure and non-secure telephone, facsimile, and telecommunications systems, including operations and maintenance.
• Support government data networks, including OpenNet, ClassNet, 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, HSDN, or DCIN.
• Experience with SVTS, HF ALE, UHF/VHF, SATCOM, DAMA, GETS, WPS, TSP, or COMSEC equipment.

Security and Access Requirements

• 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

Work Environment

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.