Communications Specialist

S2Technologies • Colorado Springs, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

S2Technologies is seeking a Communications Specialist with experience providing Communications Focal Point services. The role analyzes network characteristics, including traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput, and recommends procurement, removal, and modification of network components. The specialist designs and optimizes network topologies and site configurations; plans network component and capability installations, transitions, and cut-overs; and coordinates requirements with users and suppliers.

The position consolidates communications squadron help and service desks, centralizes data gathering to support issue identification and maintenance, and supports the unit’s operational mission across voice and data networks and other communications systems. It maintains centralized visibility into performance indicators. The role is based at Peterson SFB, Colorado, and has a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Secret security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate help and service desks found in a typical communications squadron, including maintenance and job control, telephone administration, the traditional network help desk, and the personal wireless communications systems help desk.
• Centralize and process the gathering of important data to identify issues and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions and authorized service interruptions more efficiently.
• Support the unit’s operational mission, including voice and data network systems such as routers, switches, servers, key systems, and desktop systems, as well as radio systems, video, and other communications equipment and systems.
• Maintain performance indicator visibility in one central location.
• Analyze network characteristics, including traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput, and recommend procurement, removals, and modifications to network components.
• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations.
• Plan installations, transitions, and cut-overs of network components and capabilities.
• Coordinate requirements with users and suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED