Telecommunications and Cybersecurity Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Noblis•Washington, DC

21h

About The Position

This position requires telecommunications engineering and cybersecurity expertise to support FirstNet Authority's oversight of the development, deployment, and operation of the NPSBN, a nationwide mobile broadband network comprised of 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies.

Requirements

Knowledge of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture and associated 3GPP standards and broader telecom technologies (e.g., satellite, fiber), or Cybersecurity-related technical and operational expertise for mobile wireless networks
Strong professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create technical documents for various audiences
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust.
US Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or related discipline)
Minimum 4+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering or related field
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or related discipline)
Minimum 9+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering or related field
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or related discipline)
Minimum 15+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with mobile wireless network architecture critical design reviews
Knowledge of wireless network coverage and capacity planning, and network build, operations, and management
Ability to verify and validate mobile wireless network cybersecurity solutions and implementation
Capability to conduct mobile wireless network compliance assessments, risk assessments, and network security control assessments
Proficiency with software and tools, e.g., InfoVista's Planet tool, MapInfo and ESRI Arc-GIS, Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power BI), Telecommunication drive test postprocessing tools (Accuver's XCAL, Rohde and Schwarz tools), Microsoft SharePoint, Lists, Forms, and MS Teams Integration
Experience supporting federal agencies with telecommunications and cybersecurity oversight
Experience with nationwide public safety communications programs or projects
Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Develop white papers, research-based reports, and technical analyses addressing complex telecommunications and network-related issues
Review mobile telecommunication coverage maps and related documentation to determine accuracy; create coverage maps and associated reports.
Perform technical analyses on wireless technologies and 4G/LTE and 5G data including network deployment, performance, and usage, and provide recommendations for program improvement.
Analyze and provide feedback on industry standard software and systems
Apply project management best practices to telecommunications projects, identifying problems, issues, risks, or delays and recommend resolutions with corrective actions.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels including subject matter experts, business partners, vendors, and task managers