Senior Gateway and Platform Engineer

sesengin • Reston, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Gateway and Platform Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless delivery and implementation of our technical services. This position serves as the backbone of our service delivery team, working closely with internal and external teams to deploy cutting-edge solutions effectively and efficiently to our customers. The role requires a strong understanding of networking concepts, advanced experience with multi-vendor platform technologies, and a keen ability to manage and coordinate various aspects of service delivery projects.
In addition to technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in technical project management. This involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing timelines and deliverables, and keeping all parties informed of project progress. Organizational skills and attention to detail will be essential in managing the complexities of service delivery and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your technical expertise and project management skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technologies and work on projects that have a tangible impact on our customers' operations. With a focus on continuous learning and professional growth, this role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to advance their careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, or a minimum of 8 years working knowledge of complex RF, network, and satellite communication systems (equivalent combination of education and experience accepted)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain if necessary
• Proven experience with on time delivery of services
• Strong background in SATCOM and internetworking technologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Degree/Certification in technical project management
• ITIL and/or Agile certifications
• 3-5 years of experience with various modem platforms to include iDirect (Evolution/Velocity), Comtech, Hughes, or software defined radios.
• iDirect Evolution IOM Certification or higher and working knowledge of the platform
• iDirect Velocity IOM Certification or higher and working knowledge of the platform
• Other relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Linux+, CCNA/JCNA etc.)
• Experience with gateway and platform site operations/management

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot various government service platforms. This may include multiband, multi orbit, and multi-vendor solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical delivery documentation and standard operating procedures
• Perform system implementations, configurations, and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful service delivery and implementation
• May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for employees
• May provide written technical descriptions and contribute to the development of technical solutions in support of proposal efforts
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in current and emerging technologies
• Supports acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as required
• Attend appropriate engineering, operations, customer, or business meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior