Tactical Communications Instructor

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

• Communication Systems
• Instructor‑Led Training (ILT)
• Radio Communications Systems
• Tactical Radios
• Teaching

Certifications: None

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Senior with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

As a Tactical Communications Instructor you will provide training on SOF‑specific Tactical radios and communications systems, Medium Data Rate Terminal (MDRT) baseband packages and other site‑specific related network and systems infrastructure, while working in conjunction with the Tactical Enterprise Network service providers as required. The position will also provide planning, configuration, operation, maintenance, and documentation related to MDRT baseband systems and associated equipment. Manage and track RF radio systems firmware upgrades, integrate RF systems into the Tactical Mission Network from multiple spectrums, and incorporate C2 options for training, exercise, and deployment use.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field
• DOD 8570 IAT level II required

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Instructing experience

Required Technical Skills

• Closely follow network protocols and methodology.
• Evaluate network performance and interact with users to solve complex problems.
• Work at a high technical level on all phases of network operations.
• With a wide range of knowledge, evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, perform problem isolation and resolution, monitor, tune and set standards.
• Maintain a complex range of computer‑network components and systems.
• Provide client consulting and training on the interfacing and use of the network facilities.
• Plan and coordinate computer network initiatives.
• Research, evaluate and recommend new computer network equipment and technologies.
• Devises solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
• Provide internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, company management and departmental clients.
• Work with other network professionals as directed to coordinate efforts, resolve cross‑team issues and communicate changes.

Security Clearance Level

• TS/SCI (Required)

Required Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand network evaluation criteria and be exact in assessments.
• SOF experience, 18E or similar experience.

Travel

• Travel will be CONUS approximately 50% of the time.

Location

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required

• US Citizenship

Benefits

• Health and dental plans, vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, paid parental leave, military and jury duty leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and critical illness coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans