Senior Telecommunications Specialist

Description Position Summary The Senior Telecommunications Specialist will possess analytical, problem solving, and communication skills in working with technical, functional, and management personnel. The ideal candidate must have experience working with COMSEC type 1 KEY and associated equipment. The Senior Telecommunications Specialist will conduct secure telecommunication equipment (STE) installation, repair, upgrades, troubleshooting and destruction of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI). Will utilize NSA approved Key Management Systems and associated equipment. Key Responsibilities Manage, administer, maintain, secure, install, and support secure telecommunications equipment for Agency Headquarters operations and the COMSEC Key Management System. Interface and integrate with local classified and unclassified wide area network (WAN) telecommunications operations to ensure secure telecommunications compatibility and connectivity. Detect, diagnose, analyze, report, and resolve issues related to hardware and application software supporting classified telecommunications equipment and cryptographic items. Assist with COMSEC audits, inspections, inventories, and training, as required. Maintain awareness of emerging secure telecommunications equipment and COMSEC Key Management requirements and operational changes. Ensure protection of operations and equipment in accordance with Agency and applicable national policy requirements. Requirements Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline is preferred but not required. Combination of 8 years of relevant industry experience in Type 1 Key management and secure telecommunications/COMSEC equipment and/or Federal Government experience with relevant certifications. Salary Range $130,000-$150,000 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. *Of note, Agency information will be provided during the interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cogent Security Consulting LLC