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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Telecommunications Specialist TS/SC - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Bluemont, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Computer Networks, Data Systems, Network Architecture, Radio-Frequency Identification, Computer Equipment - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132098/sr-telecommunications-specialist-tssc ## About the Role * CompTIA IT Security+ * 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. * 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. * Experience setting up and troubleshooting circuits and 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: BS/BA degree Minimum Years of Experience: 10, * Additional IT related certifications, e.g. A+ Net+ * Fifteen (15) years of related experience in voice, video, data systems over IP and RF. Experience as a COMSEC Custodian or Alternate account manager. ## Description Amentum is currently seeking a Sr. Telecommunications Specialist to join our dynamic team in Bluemont, VA. 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 to meet mission support requirements. 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., * 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%). 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, raised floor and cramped spaces, install rack mounted hardware, work on hot building roofs, attics and crawl spaces, and climb ladders to repair/replace/install equipment and organize the cable management. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [Contract Testing with MCP: Building Self-Describing, Self-Testing APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100040-contract-testing-with-mcp-building-self-describing-self-testing-apis) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Trends, Challenges and Best Practices for AI at the Edge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/630-trends-challenges-and-best-practices-for-ai-at-the-edge) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)