Senior Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert - Secret
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Job Description:
CTI, a Parsons Company, is seeking a talented Tactical Communications SME to join our team. In this role, you will provide expertise in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET), Tactical Data Links (TDL), Tactical Radios, Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), and TAK Server support for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. You will be responsible for remotely managing the Agency’s TAK Servers and will be part of a team delivering 24/7 technical and integration support.
What You'll Be Doing:
Design, deploy, and maintain ICE’s cloud-based TAK Server environments
Assist with planning and executing network and server upgrades and expansions
Collaborate with ICE engineering and technical staff to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and firmware across network solutions
Install, configure, operate, and maintain cloud infrastructure, software, and related systems
Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IP addressing, subnets, etc.), and network hardware
Configure and manage distributed authentication services
Ensure system hardware, operating systems, and software comply with government policies and procedures
Assist in developing and maintaining network security policies, standards, and monitoring capabilities
Implement and maintain backup operations, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
Manage cloud-based services such as DNS, digital certificates, storage solutions (SAN/NAS), IP-based video, phone, camera services, and network-connected end-user workstations
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as needed
Support and manage other IT services as required
*This position is remote within the United States and offers flexibility in work location. However, the role requires up to 25% travel, which may include site visits, client meetings, team offsites, or industry events. Travel will be scheduled as needed based on project demands and business priorities.
Required Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an ACTIVE Secret Clearance
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 10+ years of related professional experience; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience managing TAK Server capabilities in an enterprise network environment
Domain administrator and SCCM experience managing Windows and Linux DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Sites & Services
Experience with virtual services such as VMware vSphere, VSAN, and ESXi
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in hardware administration, installation, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Windows/RHEL administrator certifications, and AWS or other cloud administrative certifications
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Master’s degree preferred
Experience migrating from on-premises to cloud environments
Experience working in an Agile environment with continuous development practices
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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