Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert

Aleknagik Technology LLC is seeking experienced Telecommunications Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide technical support for secure and non-secure telecommunications, IT networks, and mission-critical communications systems for a federal government customer.

The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, expert-level telecommunications and networking knowledge, and an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support secure and non-secure telephone, facsimile, and telecommunications systems, including operations and maintenance.


• Support government data networks, including OpenNet, ClassNet, Internet, SIPRNet, HSDN, JWICS, and DCIN.


• Support wired, optical, and wireless IT networks and LANs.


• Support Secure Video Teleconferencing Systems (SVTS) at multiple classification levels.


• Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual systems, CATV, public address, digital signage, video surveillance, and associated cabling.


• Support secure and non-secure HF ALE, UHF/VHF, UHF SATCOM, and DAMA radio systems.


• Support secure satellite and cellular telephone systems.


• Support Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP).


• Provide COMSEC equipment support for applicable telecommunications systems.


• Provide facility security, emergency operations, and service desk support.


• Troubleshoot telecommunications and network issues and coordinate corrective actions.


• Coordinate with government personnel, technical teams, and security professionals to support mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant telecommunications, IT networking, or communications systems experience.


• Expert knowledge of telecommunications and IT networking technologies.


• Experience supporting secure and non-secure communications systems and networks.


• Experience with wired, optical, wireless, radio, satellite, and/or secure communications technologies.


• Experience supporting classified government networks and systems.


• Knowledge of COMSEC equipment and communications security requirements.


• Strong technical troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to occasionally travel to remote locations throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent.


• Previous Department of State, DoD, DHS, or other federal government experience.


• Experience with OpenNet, ClassNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, HSDN, or DCIN.


• Experience with SVTS, HF ALE, UHF/VHF, SATCOM, DAMA, GETS, WPS, TSP, or COMSEC equipment.

Security and Access Requirements

• Active Secret or Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance required, based on assigned duties.


• Must be eligible to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access when required

Work Environment

This position supports federal telecommunications operations involving secure and non-secure systems. Work may require access to Department of State facilities and classified environments. This position is On-Site. Occasional travel to remote locations throughout the United States may be required.