Job#: 3025628 Job Description: Job Title: Systems TechnologistLocation: Fulltime Onsite in Oxon Hill, MD (M-F)Overview:The
Technologist serves as the primary integrator of communications, networks, and mission systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and end-to-end information flow in support of operational objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing the technical system processes in an operational environment. In addition to technical oversight, the Technologist acts as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating complex technical realities into clear operational impact and risk-informed recommendations.
Duties:Communications and Systems Integration- Architect, integrate, and oversee end-to-end communications across:
- Tactical radio systems
- Enterprise and operational networks
- Servers, endpoints, and mission systems
- Satellite and terrestrial links
- Ensure all components function as a single, reliable communications environment
Infrastructure and Network Management- Design and manage LAN/WAN, tactical, and strategic network architectures
- Oversee network performance, resiliency, and availability
- Support voice, data, and video transport across operational environments
Cybersecurity and Risk Oversight- Ensure communications systems are secure, compliant, and defensible
- Coordinate encryption, access control, and cyber policy implementation
- Assess risks and clearly communicate operational impact and mitigation strategies
Operational Support- Enable communications during exercises, deployments, and real-world operations
- Troubleshoot system failures under mission-critical conditions
- Maintain continuity of communications in degraded or contested environments
Technology Planning- Evaluate emerging technologies and modernization opportunities
- Support planning efforts balancing mission needs, risk, cost, and complexity
Communication and Advisory Responsibilities- Brief leaders on system capabilities, limitations, risks, and readiness
- Translate mission requirements into technical designs and resource needs
- Coordinate across operational, IT, cyber, intelligence, and external partners
- Communicate outages, risks, and recovery plans clearly and professionally
Required Qualifications:- Experience integrating radios, networks, and systems in complex environments
- Strong understanding of communications and network architecture
- Ability to think end-to-end across technologies rather than in silos
- Proven ability to brief senior leaders and engage non-technical stakeholders
- Experience operating in mission-critical environments, operational-level environments
- Experience supporting federal government programs
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated conversion salary for this position is between $140,000 and $155,000 annually. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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