Radio and Telecommunications Systems Technician

By Light Professional IT Services LLC•Germantown, MD

19d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Telecommunications Systems Technician is responsible for the maintenance, sustainment, and support of various communication systems and equipment, including High Frequency (HF), Ultra-high Frequency (UHF), and Very-high Frequency (VHF), and associated support components such as antenna systems, cabling, amplifiers, and more. This position requires experience in unclassified and classified communication systems and a strong knowledge of telecommunications services such as phone systems, fax, data networks, video teleconferencing, and satellite phone and radio systems. Additionally, the technician is expected to be familiar with government-specific emergency telecommunications services, including GETS (Government Emergency Telecommunications Service), WPS (Wireless Priority Service), and TSP (Telecommunications Service Priority). This position will also provide back-office support to assist and collaborate on accomplishing the requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
Industry-standard foundational certifications like CompTIA Network+/Security+
Familiarity with HF, UHF, and VHF radio systems, including Codan Envoy V2 and L3Harris.
Proficiency in unclassified and classified communication systems and associated equipment.
Knowledge of telecommunications services, including phone systems, VoIP, fax, data networks, video teleconferencing, and satellite (Iridium/Starlink) communications.
Basic understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP, switching, routing protocols (like OSPF or EIGRP), and basic VLAN configurations.
Active Top Secret or Q Clearance

Nice To Haves

History of solo RTO VIP/Executive telecommunications experience in a frequent/rapid deployment environment.
Experience handling COMSEC material
Self-sufficient telecommunications expert capable of providing reliable communications support to federal executives in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, configuration, and testing of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on Codan Envoy V2 (HF) and L3Harris (UHF TACSAT/LOS) radio systems.
Maintain and repair associated support equipment, including antennas, and RF over Fiber systems, cabling, and amplifiers.
Ensure the reliability and availability of HF and UHF radio systems for secure and non-secure communication.
Manage unclassified and classified telephone systems, ensuring they are operational and secure.
Provide maintenance and support for all related hardware and software components.
Administer and support classified VoIP systems, ensuring secure and efficient voice communication.
Maintain and support unclassified and classified fax services, ensuring timely and secure transmission of documents.
Oversee the operation of unclassified and classified data networks, including hardware, software, and network security.
Maintain and troubleshoot unclassified and classified video teleconferencing systems to ensure seamless communication.
Manage and sustain satellite phone and radio systems, providing connectivity in remote and challenging environments.
Facilitate access to government-specific emergency telecommunications services, such as GETS, WPS, and TSP, when necessary.
Provide back-office support to assist and collaborate on accomplishing the requirements.