Senior Telecommunications Specialist

Cherokee Federal
Herndon, VA

Senior Telecommunications Specialist at Cherokee Federal summary:

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Telecommunications Specialist - Senior

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to provide satellite voice/data, landline, telephone, secure and non-secure voice troubleshooting/support to the Sponsor and various government agencies. The Telecommunications Specialist will operate on the night shift.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Telecommunications Specialist - Senior Responsibilities Include:

  • Supports an Operations Center environment with a focus on incident and event management.
  • Responsible for operations, technical and security support for 24-hour Crisis Communications.
  • Operate, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot/isolate fault in various communications equipment including; routers, switches, servers, leased line, cryptographic and UHF equipment.
  • Develop and maintain network and system monitoring tools for global communications equities.
  • Use data analytics and data science tools to innovate best practices for situational awareness and predictive monitoring of globally deployed systems.
  • Maintain integrity of multiple high speed data links.
  • Provide VIP communications support to senior government officials.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Telecommunications Specialist - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Current TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Minimum of four (4) years if relevant experience
  • Experience providing support on a 24/7 rotational basis in all areas of the telecommunications spectrum.
  • Knowledge of operations, technical and security of a 24/7 Crisis Communications Facility
  • Knowledge of telecommunications software/hardware and monitoring systems
  • Familiarity with various communications equipment to include switches, routers, servers, STE, IDNX, leased line, cryptographic and UHF radio equipment.
  • Ability to maintain integrity of multiple high-speed data links
  • Experience providing VIP communications support to senior government officials
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks during emergency situations.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting , visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

  • Watch Officer

  • Telecommunications Technician

  • Network Engineer

  • Telecommunications System and Test Engineer

Keywords:

  • Satellite data

  • Communications equipment

  • Incident Response

  • VIP Communications

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Keywords:

TS/SCI Polygraph, Crisis Communications, Satellite Communications, Network Monitoring, Telecom Troubleshooting, VIP Communications, UHF and Cryptographic Systems, 24/7 Operations

Posted 2026-04-04

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