Telecommunications Analyst - TS/SCI clearance

GD Information Technology • Arlington, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Telecommunications Analyst to support network operations on its Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. This role supports transport-layer circuits and complex Command and Control networks in a 24/7 facility. It is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not allowed. The stated current schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., plus an 8-hour shift every other Wednesday, for 80 total hours every two weeks.

The analyst detects, reports, troubleshoots, and repairs transport-layer circuits; performs operations and maintenance for complex networks; and independently resolves complex network outages to minimize customer downtime. The role also develops and presents engineering schematics for current and proposed network and circuit changes, provisions and reroutes Command and Control traffic for VIP and Flag Officer customers, and performs Tier III communications-equipment repair down to the card and port level. Additional duties include administering Type-1 encryption management networks, upgrading device firmware and software, using monitoring tools for reactive and proactive support, and supporting hardware, computer systems, and electrical components in classified networks. The role applies industry standards and IT service management best practices.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance, a 8570 IAT Level II certification, and five years of related hardware engineering experience. A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline is required, or equivalent work experience. U.S. citizenship is required. The likely hourly rate is $40.87–$55.29; compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of related hardware engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing information-processing hardware, computer systems, and electrical components.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Military Technical Control experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining fill devices, including DTDs, SKLs, KYK-13s, KYK-15s, and KOI-18s.
• Experience operating and maintaining encryption devices such as KIV-7/7Ms, Fastlanes, Taclanes, key generators, and STE equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in an information technology environment.
• Knowledge and experience in digital and analogue circuit design and implementation.
• Experience analyzing, testing, and troubleshooting TDM and TDMoIP circuits.
• Knowledge and experience of IP and optical network operation.
• Knowledge of transport systems (DWDM, SONET, TDMoIP, and TDM), timing and synchronization, circuit testing and analysis, electrical and physical interfaces, crypto, and circuit signaling.
• Knowledge of Promina/NX-1000 operation, provisioning, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Detect, report, troubleshoot, and repair Pentagon transport-layer circuits in a 24/7 facility.
• Perform operations and maintenance responsibilities for complex Command and Control networks.
• Independently troubleshoot and isolate complex network outages to minimize customer downtime.
• Develop and present modified engineering schematics reflecting current and proposed network and circuit design changes.
• Provision and reroute Command and Control traffic to meet VIP and Flag Officer customer needs.
• Perform Tier III repair of communications equipment down to the card and port level.
• Perform administrative duties for the Type-1 encryption management network, including device firmware and software upgrades.
• Use monitoring tools to provide reactive and proactive support for client network and systems infrastructure.
• Support hardware, computer systems, and electrical components in classified networks.
• Apply industry-accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management Operations and ITSM.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, and a vision plan.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Variety of paid time-off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, personal accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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