COMSEC / 5G cellular / VHF Systems Engineer - Active Top Secret Required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Career Development, Communications Equipment, Systems Design

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Engineer– Active Top Secret Required

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting a world class maintenance program servicing a wide variety of data and voice communications equipment for our prestigious client at the highest levels of the federal government in the heart of our nation’s capital. As a Systems Engineer, you are the foundation of our overall approach to maintenance. You act as the maintenance subject matter expert for our government client and exhibit the exceptional technical and customer service skills to resolve issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Assist in the planning, configuration, implementation, and installation of mobile and fixed communications platforms.

• Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.

• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance and repair actions on: Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) equipment, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) endpoints, Ultra-high Frequency/Super-high Frequency/Very-high Frequency/High Frequency (UHF/SHF/VHF/HF) radio platforms, desktop and laptop computer terminals, fiber optic media converters and repeaters, and data equipment to include server hardware, keyboard video and mouse (KVM) terminals, routers, switches, and fiber distribution panels.

• Provide administration, operations support, technical support, and customer support on deployed Land Mobile Radio (LMR), SATCOM, 5G cellular routers, and Windows terminals in a field environment.

• Receive, transport, load, and configure communications security (COMSEC) keying material for secure communications equipment.

• Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities.

• Develop, standardize, and deliver training seminars or lectures to customers covering the proper operations and maintenance of mobile secure communications platforms.

• Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.

• Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Highly knowledgeable on mobile communications systems to include the Iridium satellite constellation, 4G LTE/5G mobile routers, secure mobile cellular devices, and VHF/SHF/UHF radio platforms.

• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, VOIP systems architecture, encrypted video teleconferencing (VTC) systems, and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

• Knowledge of satellite communications technologies to include UHF/Ku/Ka bands, Milstar capabilities, WGS capabilities, TDMA and FDMA network architecture, and procedures for accessing communications assets in the space segment.

• Knowledge of radio frequency theory, including HF radio propagation, VHF radio capabilities, and radio encryption methods

• Understanding of site design and equipment integration based on established deployment operating procedures and requirements.

• Familiar with systems integration procedures to include hardware framing and mounting methods, basic soldering, power tool operation, minor modification of plastic and metal bench stock parts, and cable installation and removal techniques.

• Knowledge of gen