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Telecommunications Specialist - Field Engineer

Nightwing
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Details

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Telecommunications Specialist - Field Engineer (TISO-FE) in the WMA area in support of USG. The successful candidate will provide Expert-level Program Management, Administrative and Engineering support for Sponsor high visibility communications-based projects.

Required Skills:
  • Eleven (11) or more years direct experience with Sponsor traditional and tactical communications projects and design
  • Previous experience as a Senior Communications Officer
  • Experience with management of field tactical and operational communications systems and procedures
  • IT experience in Customer environment
  • Knowledge of field communications
  • Experience in war theaters and OCONUS travel
  • Experience as a Project Manager in Customer Environment
  • Management of LAN systems
  • SATCOM experience
  • Understanding of a Communications Center
  • Familiarity with ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use
  • Direct experience / expert knowledge of Customer communication and message systems
  • Background in and understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel
  • Considerable knowledge of operations, maintenance and management communications security systems including cryptographic equipment and accounts
  • Ability to manage accountable property
  • Ability to independently resolve most field/base infrastructure issues
  • Ability to give details to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to adhere to security and safety standards, counterintelligence and applicable communications policies and procedures
  • Ability to independently perform specialized equipment and systems installations, modifications, and upgrades
  • Ability to test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems
  • Willingness to perform extended TDYs in dangerohostile environments
  • Ability to be medically and administratively cleared for travel
  • Ability to successfully qualify for weapons training
  • Working knowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work

Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of procurement processes
  • Ability to excel in a team environment

Additional Requirements:
  • Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
  • Years of Experience Required: 11 years Professional Experience
  • Required Education Level/Major: Bachelors Degree. Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement.
  • Weapons Certification: Not required for hire but must be willing and capable of becoming certified as needed by customer
  • OCONUS TDY Required: Up to 40% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.**
  • CONUS TDY Required: Up to 10% CONUS travel, as required. **
  • Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.**

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

About Nightwing:

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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