Telecommunications Specialist TS/SCI

Amentum•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to join its team in Glendale, Arizona. The role maintains and supports a customer facility by ensuring telecommunications systems are functional and available to senior leader decision-support teams. The position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, adjudicated within the last five years or designated CE, and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. Successful candidates receive specialized training. Travel or response to alternate locations may be required to support evolving customer needs or surge demand; travel is estimated at 10–20%. The position is not designated as safety-sensitive. The work schedule is Monday through Friday in the office, eight hours per day, with an on-call rotation among team members outside the regular shift. Work may involve carrying up to 50 pounds, extended periods at a computer workstation, working beneath desks and raised floors or in cramped spaces, working on hot roofs and in dark attics or crawl spaces, and climbing ladders to repair or replace devices and organize cable management. Compensation is listed at $105,000–$115,000. Employment is contingent on successful completion of drug screening. Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires compliance with company drug and alcohol policies; screening may include marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance, adjudicated within the last five years or designated CE, and ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
Five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or a related discipline.
CompTIA IT Security+ certification must be obtained within six months.
Ability to install horizontal and vertical network and telecommunications infrastructures according to industry standards.
Experience setting up and troubleshooting network systems, communications circuits, and network and telecommunications equipment.
Experience making, running, and testing cables; performing loopbacks; and installing equipment.
Experience using VTC equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including carrying up to 50 pounds, working in cramped or elevated spaces, and climbing ladders.

Nice To Haves

Four years of college in a related technical discipline plus ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CompTIA IT Security+ certification.
Experience as a Network and/or Systems Administrator.
Five to ten years of experience in RF systems, including HF, VHF, UHF, EHF, and AEHF.
Experience with cryptographic systems, radio systems, video teleconferencing systems, satellite systems, network architecture, and/or inside cable-plant distribution systems.
Commercial or military certificates of training in RF systems.
Operational work experience in a military communications career field.
Understanding of mid-range computer hardware and software features.
Training experience and ability to explain equipment setup and troubleshooting processes.

Responsibilities

Maintain availability, performance, and testing of operational mission capabilities, including IT- and RF-based voice, video, data systems, networks, services, and information feeds.
Operate, maintain, test, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore communications systems and services.
Coordinate service availability, performance, and restoration with third-party service providers as needed.
Determine appropriate operational actions and solutions under varying conditions, and brief the customer on operational status.
Set up, operate, and train users on voice, video, and data networks, including radio systems, satellite systems, network architecture, and distribution systems.
Make tactical decisions and take decisive action in stressful environments to meet mission objectives.
Manage changing taskings and prioritize work to meet customer expectations and demand.
Identify and recommend process improvements, efficiency gains, and innovative approaches to operations and service delivery.
Work with customers to determine requirements for future system capabilities; support system design, planning, and testing; ensure new systems are installed and operational; and coordinate installation teams to meet schedules without disrupting ongoing operations.
Apply configuration and change-management controls and keep system documentation current.
Travel or respond to alternate locations as needed to support customer requirements or surge demand.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures and policies.