Tactical Communicator

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Quantico, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Design, integrate, deploy, operate, and maintain end-to-end tactical telecommunications for mission-critical operations. Provide worldwide deployments, 24/7 support, communications planning, preventative and corrective maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and technical support for SATCOM, radio (LMR/HF), MANET/MESH, encryption, and network infrastructure.
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Clearance Requirement: Top Secret
Position Summary: 
We are seeking a skilled Tactical Communicator.  This role requires the ability to engineer, design, build, deploy, operate and maintain end-to-end telecommunications solutions for critical missions.  This position will be required to deploy, sometimes to hazardous environments to provide technical/communicative support to deployed personnel CONUS and/or OCONUS.
Role & Responsibilities:
Solution Engineering, Design, and Integration
  • Design and engineer custom, mission-specific telecommunications solutions that meeting the unique power, space and environmental constraints of the client's platforms.
  • Integrate various hardware and software components into cohesive, interoperable systems.  This includes integrating new technologies with legacy systems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system design documentation, network diagrams, change logs and configuration guides for all developed solutions
System Development and Operations
  • Deploy contractor personnel and engineered solutions to designated operational locations worldwide, on short notice as required.
  • Operate and manage deployed systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance during critical incidents. 
  • Provide 24/7/365 operation support for active missions as required.
​​​​​​​Communications Planning and Maintenance
  • Developed detailed communications plans for upcoming missions and deployments.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all managed systems and equipment, both at home stations and in deployed locations.
  • Manage equipment lifecycle, including technology refreshment, inventory tracking, and logistics.

​​​​​​​Core Technical Capabilities
  • Satellite Communications (SATCOM): Deploy, operate and maintain SATCOM terminals and systems to support high-availability voice and data transmissions.
  • Radio Communications:  Engineer and deploy commercial and tactical radio systems, including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and High-Frequency (HF) radios.
  • MESH/MANET Networks: Design, deploy, and manage Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and MESH networking solutions to provide resilient, self-healing data networks in dynamic environments.
  • Encryption and Security: Manage, configure, secure and maintain a variety of type 1 and 3 or commercial encryption devices and systems to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all communications.  
  • Network Infrastructure: Install, configure, and manage network routing, switching, and security infrastructure for both wired and wireless networks.
  • Software and applications support: Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain commercial and government operating systems and software solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Completion of a civilian electronic technician training course and/or DOD component telecommunications school.
  • Minimum of five (5) years civilian telecommunications or electronic technician experience and/or a minimum of three (3) years military experience as a telecommunication operator/maintainer or electronic technician.
  • Ability to lift and carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs.
  • Ability to climb on or under small or large vehicles.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
  • Ability to works at heights more than 20ft.  
  • The work involved requires physical activity such as walking, climbing, bending, or stooping during field surveys and inspections.
  • Ability to deploy for extended periods of time nationally and/or internationally.  Must be placed on a roster for no-notice deployments and be able to respond within 1 hour of notification.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.

Benefits:
Eagle offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefits that reflects its commitment to reward talented individuals supporting mission critical jobs.
 
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan including 6% match and immediate vesting
  • Employer-paid insurance: Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability

Skills Required

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • High School Diploma
  • Completion of a civilian electronic technician training course and/or DoD component telecommunications school
  • Minimum of five years civilian telecommunications or electronic technician experience or minimum of three years military telecommunications/electronic technician experience
  • Ability to lift and carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
  • Ability to climb on or under small or large vehicles
  • Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
  • Ability to work at heights more than 20 ft
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, climbing, bending, or stooping during field surveys and inspections
  • Ability to deploy for extended periods nationally and/or internationally and respond within 1 hour of notification on a no-notice roster
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently
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The Company
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

The Eagles Company is a global freight forwarding and logistics expert with over 45 years of experience. Operating as part of the SGL Group, they specialize in uncomplicating logistics through a comprehensive range of air, ocean, rail, and road freight services. They provide tailored solutions for a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aviation, aerospace, and energy, across six continents.

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