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# Telecommunications Specialist, Sr

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Portsmouth, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, IT Management, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Monitoring, NIPRNet, Wireless Access Point, Network Switches, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085896/telecommunications-specialist-sr

## About the Role

* Minimum 7 years of experience in telecommunications systems, network operations, or related field
 * CompTIA Security +CE
 * CompTIA A +CE certifications or equivalent required
 * DoD Secret security clearance required

## Description

* Provide on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure
 * Perform shared Tier 2 duties including fielding network equipment, troubleshooting network equipment, configuring network devices, monitoring network performance, and collecting network performance data
 * Respond to Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) tickets and service calls from Client System Administrators, Functional System Administrators, and Communications Focal Point personnel
 * Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure including network switches, routers, wireless access points, and fiber optic systems
 * Perform Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) troubleshooting and repair activities
 * Execute security patching per vendor guidance and maintains configuration management
 * Operates under tactical command and control of base CS while coordinating with BIM Vendor Tier 3/4 engineering support
 * Support change management processes following TO 00-33A-1100 and local standard operating procedures
 * Participate in configuration control board meetings
 * Available on-call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response as mission essential personnel
 * Work closely with CS Network Control Center personnel


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