Telecommunications Engineer - Lead Jobs

Senior Telecommunications Engineer – LeadGolden Tech Systems Inc. Location: Bluemont, VA | On-Site Clearance Required: Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI Type: Full-TimeAbout the Role GoldenTech is seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Engineer to serve as the team lead for a critical government telecommunications program. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring expert-level proficiency across a broad range of secure and non-secure telecommunications systems, IT networking, and communications infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive experience in government or DoD telecommunications environments, demonstrated technical leadership ability, and the clearance and expertise to operate across multiple classification levels.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the team lead for telecommunications operations, providing expert technical guidance, task coordination, and quality oversight across all program activitiesOperate, maintain, and support secure and non-secure telephone and facsimile systems, including engineering operations, facility and security supportManage and maintain data networks interoperable with DOS proprietary networks (Open Net, Class Net), the Internet, SIPRNET, Homeland Security Network (HSDN), JWICS, and the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network (DCIN)Install, operate, and maintain IT Networks and LANs — wired, optical, and wirelessSupport and maintain Secure Video Teleconferencing Systems (SVTS) at multiple classification levelsInstall, operate, and maintain audio-visual systems including TV, Cable Television (CATV), Public Address, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance, including all supporting cablingOperate and maintain High Frequency Automatic Link Establishment (HF ALE) radio systems — secure and non-secure — across Interagency (IA) and Department and Agency Communications Network (DACN) netsOperate and maintain secure and non-secure point-to-point UHF/VHF radio systems, including UHF SATCOM systems (conventional and DAMA)Support Secure Satellite Telephone systems (fixed and mobile) and Secure Cellular Telephone systems (fixed and mobile)Administer Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) programsManage COMSEC key material and equipment supporting all listed systemsSupport facility security and emergency operations; provide service desk support as neededTrain and mentor team members; deliver clear and concise technical training to diverse audiencesOrganize and manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail throughoutRequired QualificationsMinimum 10 years of experience in IT networking and telecommunications, with demonstrated expert-level technical proficiencyExperience across secure and non-secure telecommunications systems including SATCOM, HF ALE, SVTS, SIPRNET, JWICS, and COMSECDemonstrated experience in a team lead or supervisory role within a telecommunications or IT operations environmentStrong working knowledge of DOS proprietary networks, government emergency communications programs (GETS, WPS, TSP), and related systemsExperience with audio-visual systems installation, operation, and maintenanceExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to train and present to diverse, non-technical audiencesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database toolsActive Top-Secret clearance required; must have the ability to obtain SCI accessAbility to travel occasionally to support remote locations nationwidePreferred QualificationsPrior experience supporting a federal civilian agency or DoD telecommunications programFamiliarity with Department of State (DOS) network environments and proprietary systemsExperience with DAMA SATCOM systems and secure mobile communications platformsLeadership experience managing cross-functional or multi-site telecommunications teams