Telecommunications Specialist-FE

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Telecommunications Specialist-FE to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Role Overview

The Telecommunications Specialist-FE will provide critical technical expertise to maintain and support innovative hardware, software, and network systems and applications. This role includes hands-on development, configuration, installation, and lifecycle support for communication systems, ensuring compliance with COMSEC policies and project management requirements. Responsibilities also include system integration, testing, and documentation.

Primary Duties

• Maintain awareness of technical equipment and apply the Sponsor’s project management model for development and installation efforts.
• Provide build, testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for hardware, software, and network systems.
• Procure equipment or components to support communication system build-outs.
• Uncrate, set up, and build out new equipment.
• Configure and customize hardware and software packages.
• Conduct system integration, testing, and preparation of customer system documentation.
• Create drawings of rack elevations, train onsite customer personnel, and perform system verification.
• Ensure compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures.
• Provide Tier 3 support for technical systems.
• Pack-out and ship completed systems.

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field (equivalent experience may be substituted for education).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications or a related field.
• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering and support.
• Recent experience with Windows platform operating systems and Microsoft applications, including Windows 10 and Server 2012/2016 suite.
• Knowledge of virtualization products, especially Hyper-V.
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing and secure scripts.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls, workstations, satellites, and secure communications systems.
• Familiarity with fiber optics and Ethernet cable installation and termination.
• Experience with McAfee product suite.
• Proven ability to independently develop approaches to solutions and lead in multi-contractor, on-site, and virtual environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Experience working in OCONUS environments.
• Experience performing site surveys for system installations, infrastructure, and power requirements.
• Experience providing technical training to foreign and domestic audiences.
• Certifications: MCSE and/or CCIE.
• Working knowledge of VMware and ESXi.
• Previous experience with NetApp storage devices.
• Familiarity with CSFC technologies and methodologies.
• Knowledge of SCCM and secure remote mobile computing.
• Current experience in the Sponsor’s distributed work environment architectures and systems.

Certifications

• MCSE and/or CCIE certifications preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% CONUS travel as required.
• OCONUS travel is not required, but there may be opportunities for 1–2 short-duration trips annually if desired.

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.