Communications Security Technician

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions Solutions is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable COMSEC Technician providing support at a National Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM. 

The organization provides IT Infrastructure for enterprise services.  They provide modern telecommunications systems for data, telephone, wireless, COMSEC, LAN/WAN, RF Microwave, and encryption capabilities with emphasis on securing and protecting the client’s information, standardization, and reducing heterogeneity.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyze, test, troubleshoot and evaluate existing secure technologies, such as STE phones, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks.  Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Candidate must reside in the Albuquerque area as onsite work will be required. 

Responsibilities

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure optimal operation with minimal interruptions. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Conduct network modeling, analysis, and planning, including assessing capacity needs for network infrastructures. Design network and computer security measures to protect data and ensure network integrity. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and security.

• Provide field support for secure telecommunication devices.
• Review incoming IT Service requests and resolve customer requirement issues.
• Coordinate with Network, Telecom, Wi-Fi, DWDM teams as needed to support the activation of device ports on the GPON infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Degree plus 5 years job-related experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q Clearance 
• Must be a US Citizenship

Required skills:

• Strong skills in communications security equipment of COMSEC devices
• Troubleshooting abilities
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of cryptography
• Ability to work under pressure in potentially sensitive environments.
• Strong customer service skills
• Understanding of network security protocols as they relate to secure communications
• Basic knowledge of cable standards.

Desired skills:

• Knowledge with encryption capabilities
• Analytical skills
• Managing and configuring complex COMSEC systems.
• CCNA/CCNP certifications preferred.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.