What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Solution Architect position at MELE Associates, Inc.?
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Communications Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in classified computing and a complete understanding of communications systems and their operations. Familiarity with policies and procedures surrounding classified computing within the Department of Energy is highly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
The Communications Solutions Architect will provide large and complex hardware, software, database, networking and telecommunications support to the Nuclear Emergency Support Team Standards and Training Program (NEST). This individual will review needs and incorporate requirements utilizing both off-the-shelf and internally developed hardware and software solutions. This individual will need to be a self-starter, adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will have significant logistics management responsibilities, be responsible for day-to-day operations as well as be responsible for the readiness of multiple communications suites that provide classified computing.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a Computer or Engineering related field or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role.
- Possess relevant technical certifications (ie. CCNP, CompTIA Network )
- In-depth and extensive experience architecting complex and / or large networking and computing solutions using various technologies / methods.
- Practical understanding of inline hardware encryption solutions.
- Experience working with enterprise switch, router and firewall platforms
- Experience implementing best practices in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives and Policy Guidelines.
- High level written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to develop and implement solutions in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to quickly respond to problems and respond to rapidly changing priorities.
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About MELE
With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT / Cybersecurity.
MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.
Company Description
About MELE With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT / Cybersecurity. MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.
