[Hiring] Communications Engineer (OIC) @Nightwing

Role Description

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Communications Engineer (OIC) in support of USG. This is an on call/as needed position to travel OCONUS - may include hazardous/dangerous areas. Can live anywhere in the US since this is a traveling position. Responsibilities include:

• Provide temporary duty (TDY) communication support to overseas locations.
• Operate and maintain customer telecommunication equipment.
• Send and receive messages via special communication systems.
• Administer small local area network(s).
• Act as the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Customers communications facility.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel OCONUS to hazardous/dangerous areas.
• Considerable knowledge of managing the installation, configuring, operating, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining of field unique automated information systems, transmission systems, and infrastructure support systems.
• Considerable knowledge and ability to operate and maintain some or all of the following:
  • LAN/WAN systems
  • Message processing systems
  • Windows NT
  • Lotus Notes
  • Automated document distribution systems
  • Network systems
  • Automated Information Systems Hardware (servers, workstations, routers, etc.)
  • Network management tools
  • Video teleconferencing and telephony
  • Satellite system terminals
• Tactical Satellite systems and deployments.
• Familiar with UHF satellite operations, signal collection equipment and messaging relative to field operations using these type systems.
• Ability to monitor and assess technical equipment for security vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems in support of information systems, transmissions systems, and infrastructure support systems.
• Ability to adhere to security and safety standards and applicable communications policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage accountable property accounts.
• Ability to anticipate, effectively diagnose, isolate, and expediently resolve problems relative to telecommunications and information systems.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend process improvements and new and emerging technologies to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to perform site surveys for equipment/system installations.
• Ability to explain personnel issues and technical procedures and processes, and results of site surveys clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to plan, set goals and determine strategies for accomplishing results.
• Ability to research and write clear, concise and effective written correspondence, procedures and briefings in accordance with current established policies.
• Interpersonal skills to resolve complex problems and represent the organization in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 9+
• Required Education Level/Major: Bachelors Degree
• Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement: Yes
• Weapons Certification Required: Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.
• Professional License or Certification Required: Must be able to get OMS (Medical) Certified (HTA, LE and PA)
• OCONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 50% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.
• CONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.
• Required Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible.

Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000-$206,000, commensurate with qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage.
• 401k plan.
• PTO and Holidays.
• Additional insurances.