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Purpose and Impact: Amentum is currently seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to join our dynamic team in Dayton, OH. In this position you'll be a part of a team that maintains and supports our customer's facility by ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader's decision support teams. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. Work Schedule: Work is performed Monday - Friday in office. 8 hours per day. Additionally, there is an on-call requirement and a required response time. This on-call requirement, is rotated amongst the team members. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for availability, performance and testing of operational mission capabilities under varying conditions including various IT and RF based voice, video, data systems, networks, services, and information feeds. * Operate, maintain, test, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore communications systems and services. Coordinate availability, performance and/or restoration efforts with 3rd party services providers as required. * Apply knowledge, training, and expertise to determine appropriate operational course of action and best solution set to implement under varying events and conditions, brief customer on operational status. * Set up operate and train users on various voice, video and data networks including radio systems, satellite systems, network architecture and distribution systems. * Make tactical decisions and take decisive action in stressed environments to ensure mission objectives are met. * Manage dynamic taskings and prioritize workload to meet customer expectations and demand levels under changing situational conditions. * Identify and recommend process improvements, efficiency gains and innovative approaches to operations and service delivery to increase customer value. * Work with customers to determine operational requirements for future system capabilities; support the design, planning and testing of new systems to meet customer needs; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational use; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations. * Ensure proper configuration and change management control are applied and system documentation is current. * Successful candidates will receive highly specialized training on unique job responsibilities. * Position requires travel or response to alternate locations in support of evolving customer requirements or surge demand. * Travel as needed (10-20%). Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Candidate will be required to: carry up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation, work under desks, and cramped spaces. Work on hot building roofs, in ceiling spaces, and climb ladders to repair/replace devices and organize the cable management. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): * Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. * Five (5) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. * Install horizontal and vertical network and telecommunications infrastructures per industry standards. * Experience setting up and troubleshooting network systems, communications circuits and network and telecommunications equipment. * Experience making, running, testing cables, performing loopbacks, installing equipment. * Experience using VTC equipment. Security Clearance Required: * TS/SCI - This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. Minimum Education: * AS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or equivalent military communications and or IT experience. Minimum Years of Experience: * 5 years Required Certifications: * CompTIA Security+ Certification Preferred Qualifications: * Four (4) years of college in a related technical discipline plus Ten (10) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience as a Network and /or Systems Administrator * 5-10 years' experience in RF systems including HF, VHF, UHF, EHF, AEHF * Experience with cryptographic systems, radio systems, video teleconferencing systems, satellite systems, network architecture and/or inside cable plant distribution systems. * Commercial or military certificates of training in RF systems * Operational work experience in a military communications career field * Understanding of the mid-range computer hardware, software features * Training experience - someone we can trust to be able to adequately explain the setup and troubleshooting processes of our equipment. #javelin This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details:
$90,000 - $130,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and holidays * Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) * Educational reimbursement * Parental leave * Employee stock purchase plan * Tax-saving options * Disability and life insurance * Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting:
07/29/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .