Deployable Communications SME

General Dynamics Information Technology•Boone, MO

37d•$81,349 - $103,500•Onsite

About The Position

The A4C Deployed Communications SME supports the A4CX Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program Office, coordinating tactical communications solutions with the Government, evaluating products and technologies, and assisting in communications planning and integration for exercises, The A4C Deployed Communications SME issues and maintains communications equipment, serves as a technical expert, manages fielded communications systems, plans and executes equipment upgrades. The A4C Deployed Communications SME troubleshoots communication infrastructure, provisions and manages mobile devices linked to TAK, troubleshoots hardware and software, performs system backups and recovery, and installs and relocates equipment. The A4C Deployed Communications SME troubleshoots carrier services, facilitates monthly communication tests, and serves as alternate Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian. COMSEC duties will be performed in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O, Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations, other Air Force Instructions, Air Force Manuals, National Security Agency (NSA) and USAF policies and procedures, and Electronic Key Management System Standards. COMSEC support may extend to compliance and personnel security services to include COMSEC, Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), personnel security, and physical security.

Requirements

The Deployable Communications SME possesses and maintains a U.S. TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) indoctrination.
Possesses and maintains DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level I Certification (e.g., A+ CE, Network+ CE, CCNA Security)
COMSEC support specialists must be graduates of the COMSEC Custodian Course or component equivalent course.
TESA eligibility/certification required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance.
Minimum of eight years of increasingly complex and progressive experience operating, supporting and evaluating deployable communications systems using a variety of information technology resources.
Requires experience with current technologies and, where required for the task, emerging technologies.
US Citizenship Required
For Germany and Italy positions, candidate must meet TESA requirements as follows: Germany: A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of recent specialized experience; or Associates Degree and seven (7) years of recent specialized experience; or No degree and 11 years or recent specialized experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tactical UHF/VHF radios, deployable secure communications systems, waveform technologies, software-defined radios, Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK), commercial/military satellite architecture, working with other DoD and USG agencies, and providing classroom and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

Supports the A4CX Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program Office, coordinating tactical communications solutions with the Government
Evaluating products and technologies
Assisting in communications planning and integration for exercises
Issues and maintains communications equipment
Serves as a technical expert
Manages fielded communications systems
Plans and executes equipment upgrades
Troubleshoots communication infrastructure
Provisions and manages mobile devices linked to TAK
Troubleshoots hardware and software
Performs system backups and recovery
Installs and relocates equipment
Troubleshoots carrier services
Facilitates monthly communication tests
Serves as alternate Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian