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CredentialsTypically requires certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or Cisco certificationsOften holds degrees in Computer Science or related fields, with certifications like AWS Certified Developer
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Employer & Industry UsageCommon in IT, telecommunications, and enterprise network companiesPrevalent in software development firms, tech startups, and IT departments

Contractor Net Developers and Contractor Software Engineers share technical skills but differ mainly in focus areas: network infrastructure versus software development. Both roles require technical certifications and are employed in IT-related industries, but their daily tasks and expertise are distinct.

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Communications Systems Engineer

Lukos

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Communications Systems Engineer
Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications Summary
Certification & Education
  • Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
  • Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Higher education degree in Network Engineering, System Administration, Systems Engineering or related field preferred
  • Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified

Experience Required
  • Prior experience and operational knowledge of communications and network management and engineering, and commercialization support for the MARFORCENT Theater preferred
  • Prior experience and operational knowledge of configuring networks, monitoring systems, activating remote terminals as well as tracking and resolving SATCOM incident reports preferred
  • Prior experience and operational knowledge of engineering diagrams that include operation and system level views preferred
  • Strong writing, analytical, and reading skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate
  • MAGTF Communications Planner or Communications Chief
  • Five years' military experience

Job Objective
Under a five-year contract, the Communications Systems Engineer will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Communications Systems Engineer will support the Communication Directorate (G-6) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-6 provides communication support to MARCENT as well as command, control, communications, and computer (C4) policy advocacy to CENTCOM Communications (CCJ6) and HQMC agencies. The G-6 conducts C4 planning and validation for USMC forces operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
Communications Systems Engineer
  • Provide services for the planning, design and implementation of wide area communications systems and engineering for the commercialization of deployed communications and network management for the MARFORCENT Theater
  • Provide technical and operational support including subject matter expertise for Frequency Division Multiple Accesses (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), Global Broadcast Satellite (GBS) and other satellite communication (SATCOM) networks
  • Assist in configuring networks, monitoring systems, activating remote terminals as well as tracking and resolving SATCOM incident reports and problems related to baseband, intermediate frequency (IF), and RF communications
  • Submit and analyze Satellite Access, Gateway Access via the Joint Integrated SATCOM (Satellite Communication) Tool
  • Provide engineering and commercialization management during the development of communication systems that include a wide array of Commercial-Off-the Shelf (COTS) assets, networking and transmission equipment that may include routers, servers, switches, microwave, fiber, etc
  • Develop engineering diagrams that include operation and system level views while executing sound engineering change management process

Education & Certification
  • Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
  • Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified
  • Higher education degree in Network Engineering, System Administration, Systems Engineering or related field preferred

Work Location
  • MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
  • Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

2008

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