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Senior Level Communications Engineer

K2 Group, Inc.

Fort Belvoir, VA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Application Integration, Circuit Components, Circuit Testing, Cisco Network Systems, Communication Systems, Communications Engineering, Communications Security (COMSEC), Cryptography, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Ka Band, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Military Communications, Mobile Advertising, National Security Agency (NSA), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Systems, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), Satellite Communications, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Staff Training, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Tactical Communications System, Technical Support, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Fort Belvoir, VA
POSTED
Today
The Sr Communications Engineer supports the TSGs and shall manage the complete lifecycle of all the Technical Support Group's Deployable Communications Systems, from initial design and development to installation and ongoing maintenance. The position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying circuits and components to certify system readiness while also advising leadership on the adequacy of communications services for mission support. Key duties include integrating new equipment, training personnel on the tactical use of fielded systems, and performing

Responsibilities:
  • Provide TSG support to include, but is not limited to, communication system evaluation, testing, setup, research, maintenance, and ability to act as COMSEC support custodian for NSA-provided authorized COMSEC account.
  • Provide support to DTRA and/or COCOM CBRN WMD search training, exercises, and operations in all operational and physical environments (air, land, and sea).
  • Support requirements in planning, development, and assessment of equipment as required, meeting mission requirements in support of NIMBLE ELDER Modernization efforts in the area of WMD search.
  • Perform duties related to the application, integration, design, development, modification, and installation and maintenance of Technical Support Group Deployable Communications Systems.
  • Troubleshoot repairs, modify, test circuits, replace defective parts and/or components, certify, and maintain the communications systems. Provide comprehensive advice to the Department and Technical Support Group Chiefs on the adequacy of available services to support the mission. Identify inoperative equipment modules, determine applicable substitution, and coordinate integration of new or additional items into existing data transmission components taking into consideration site location, availability and compatibility of protocols generated based upon requirements and objectives to be accomplished.
  • Instruct members of the Department and supported forces how to use fielded communications systems to accomplish tactical missions. Perform duties as COMSEC user responsible for the receipt, utilization, loading, maintenance, and destruction of COMSEC keys and the maintenance of associated COMSEC paperwork.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • Must have working knowledge of DISA DISN network services, architecture, configuration, certification processes and procedures, CISCO, LAN/WAN, fiber, POTS and NSA approved encryption devices (Taclan, KIV, KG, Cylink) equipment suite programming, deployment, and integration.
  • Minimum 10 years military communications experience. 4 years of SOF communications experience desired.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications connectivity with communication platforms: KU/X/KA band satellite systems, UHF/VHF radio, data systems, IP networking, mobile ad-hoc networking, mesh networking systems, tactical SATCOM, LMR systems, phone systems, and COP (Common Operational Picture) applications.
Clearance:
  • A current TS/SCI Security Clearance

Benefits:   K2 Group’s benefit offerings include:  Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.

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K2 Group, Inc.