Comms Systems Integrator

Imperative Systems is a privately-owned company established in 2017 to enable the National Security Community to achieve their critical missions effectively, efficiently and securely.  We provide expeditionary mission support, critical infrastructure protection and strategic advisory services on a worldwide basis to support the National Security Community. We are adaptive and agile, in order to meet the emerging needs of our specialized clientele. We strive to build a culture of excellence, to build a team of the best people, equipped with the best skills and support to deliver results that exceed expectations, even in the most difficult circumstances. 

• Design, develop, integrate, install and provide full life cycle support for secure line of sight and over-the-horizon communications systems for mounted and dismounted DS operations
  
• Provide planning, project management, installation, technical and operational support for Diplomatic Security communications requirements in multiple overseas theaters and potentially high-threat environments
  
• Perform communications surveys, new installations, preventive maintenance for vehicle and fixed site systems, and travel to posts for maintenance and training in accordance with SOPs and CMMS work orders
  
• Provide 24/7/365 technical dispatch operations for radio systems in the DSCC, troubleshoot long range communications back haul via satellite and network, and interface with Joint Operations Center (JOC) and Tactical Intelligence Center (TIC)
  
• Develop and conduct training regarding proper use, care, maintenance and preventative maintenance of assigned systems, including creating training materials, lesson plans, and providing classroom instruction for DS security personnel
  
• Maintain strict accountability of overseas tactical radio assets and CCR materials using CMMS/ILMS, organize and track project materials worldwide, and ensure operational readiness through equipment staging and project management
  
• Coordinate, manage, and oversee vehicle integration projects including scheduling personnel, tracking hours, and managing material logistics across PT programs
  
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections on all vehicle platform integrations, ensuring no more than 5% discrepancies on initial testing and zero discrepancies by deployment date
  
• Coordinate pick-up or delivery of domestic vehicles for integration projects and ensure all work follows PT-approved installation guides, SOPs, and CMMS work orders
  
• Receive and manage Vehicle Field Change Requests (FCRs) from the field, coordinating changes with all involved PT Programs, VPIM Systems Engineering, and respective GTMs
  
• Provide both scheduled and ad hoc status updates on projects in accordance with ST-approved project plans and schedules
  
• Develop, maintain, and update VPIM Standard Operating Procedures to ensure adherence to established PT Government Oversight standards
  

Travel: This position is based domestically and requires significant international travel.

Requirements

Citizenship/Passport/Security Clearance:  The candidate must be a US citizen and have a minimum of a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.

• Extensive operational experience with RF communications
  
• Experience in tactical SIGINT/EW/Radio Reconnaissance/SATCOM in austere, contingency environments is strongly desired.
  
• Completion of training courses in vehicle-based integration of electronic systems plus 2 years of demonstrated hands-on experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, RF engineering of or similar field strongly desired
  

Desired Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
  
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
  
  

Benefits

Benefits