Telecommunications Specialist (TS/SCI)

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Telecommunications Specialist in Glendale, AZ to help its customer keep their facility's telecommunications systems fully functional and available for the senior leader's decision support teams. The work is Monday to Friday in the office, 8 hours per day, with a rotating on-call duty. The position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years (or designated CE) and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, test, analyze, troubleshoot and restore voice, video, data networks, radio systems, satellite systems and information feeds, and keep them available and performing well.
• Coordinate availability, performance and restoration with third-party service providers and brief customers on operational status.
• Set up, operate and train users on voice, video and data networks, including radio and satellite systems.
• Manage dynamic taskings, prioritize workload and make tactical decisions in stressed situations.
• Recommend process improvements and work with customers on the design, planning and testing of new systems, including installation coordination.
• Ensure proper configuration, change management and up-to-date documentation.
• Travel or respond to alternate locations as needed (10-20%); physical demands include working on roofs, in attics and crawl spaces and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Required profile

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years (or designated CE).
• Five years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management or a related discipline.
• CompTIA IT Security+ certification within 6 months preferred.
• Preferred: 4 years of college plus 10 years of experience, CompTIA IT Security+, network/systems administrator experience, RF systems experience, and military communications career field experience.

Required skills

• Installing and troubleshooting network and telecommunications equipment, including making, running and testing cables and performing loopbacks.
• Experience with VTC equipment.
• Preferred: RF systems (HF, VHF, UHF, EHF, AEHF), cryptographic systems, video teleconferencing, satellite systems and cable plant distribution.

What we offer

• Pay range of $80,000-$120,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.