Telecommunications Lead

Overview:

The Telecommunication Specialist requires a minimum of 5 years of experience managing and supporting telecommunication systems, including both analog and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies, in a government or military environment. This role supports an integrated IT department by acting as the liaison between the end-user community and the Information Management Information Technology (IMIT) department. The position involves managing mobile telecommunications and briefing executive leadership on key service delivery issues.


Responsibilities:
  • Manage a Cisco Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Analog environment.
  • Manage mobile telecommunications such as iPhones, iPads, mobile cellular wireless devices, Mobile Wi-Fi, and hands-free communication devices such as Vocera.
  • Have or acquire advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Develop telecommunication documentation for operational sustainment.
  • Manage telecommunication projects for new technology implementations.
  • Keep up with or obtain required certifications per DoD 8570.1M for privileged level access: Security+, Cisco Call Manager certificate.
  • Assemble technical documents and provide detailed analysis of various business system functions using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Project Management, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Monitor and assign tickets to the telecom team within ServiceNow.
  • Display proficiency in ITIL Incident Management.

Requirements:
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as foster a cohesive team environment.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written. This position requires working with colleagues across the IT department and clients to fully understand the client’s needs.
  • Ability to interface with high-level government/military personnel and proactively translate and document high-level business needs into functional requirements.
  • Demonstrated success operating in either an enterprise-level corporate or military headquarters environment.

Clearance:
  • Must have a secret security clearance and be able to maintain.