Tactical Communication Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

The Tactical Communication Systems Engineer designs, builds, deploys, installs, troubleshoots, and supports ad hoc and hasty telecommunications systems to support rapid deployment of tactical security teams. These systems include multiple types of communications equipment and supporting data systems. This role provides imbedded technical competence on a wide variety of tactical software and radio equipment utilized by the Department of State, and ensures the highest availability of mission-critical communications and networks.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Supports U.S. Department of State requirements in multiple overseas theaters in potentially high-threat environments.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain secure voice and data networks, including SATCOM, LMR systems, P25 radio networks, and MANETs
• Ensure communications network security and COMSEC compliance, including loading, handling, and zeroization of supported equipment
• Provide troubleshooting and real-time operational support for communications and tactical data systems and applications, such as ATAK/WINTAK.
• Develop and install hasty or semi complex local area networks to support tactical security team computer systems.
• Train personnel on communication equipment operation, security, and handling procedures
• Integrate communications systems with existing infrastructure and fielded platforms, including C4ISR systems