Functional Lead - Executive Communications

  • SCOTT AFB, IL
  • Posted 35 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

SLA
Functional management
Executive communications
Information Technology
Program management
Network engineering
Customer support
Mobile communications
Information systems
Satellite telecommunications
Videoconferencing
Systems engineering
Asset management
Technical Support
Preventive maintenance
Active Directory
Security policy
Quality assurance
Thin client
Security+
Network Support
Operating systems
Computer networking
Federal government
Security clearance
Leadership
Adobe AIR
Operations
Supervision
Management
Communication
Network
Laptop
Software deployment
Recovery
Repair
Computer hardware
Documentation
Encryption
Printers
Business analysis
DoD
GSEC
SSCP
Customer engagement
Splunk
Cisco
McAfee
Microsoft
Linux
Solaris
Research
Writing
Microsoft Visio
SAP BASIS
Policies
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2404379

Location: SCOTT AFB, IL, US

Date Posted: 2024-03-22

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

The National Security Customer Group of SAIC is looking for a highly-motivated Executive Communications Lead within the J6 Directorate of USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command's infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).

The successful candidate will fill a supervisory role with management responsibility over a workforce of approximately 6 contractor personnel. The Executive Communications Lead is responsible for the O&M, network engineering and customer support for mobile communications equipment, IS, and networks on behalf of the Commander, Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM VIP's, and supporting staff members .

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Very Important Person (VIP) team. VIPs consist of local quarters, office and travel to CONUS and Outside the CONUS (OCUNUS) locations.

Support VIP Communication / Information Systems and networks, including remote communications equipment, mobile and deployable network communication systems, strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communication systems, secure telephone equipment, video conferencing terminals, laptops, desktops, computer peripherals and other equipment, supporting executive communications capabilities.

Test all VIP deployable mobile communications equipment and communications suites to ensure all equipment is operational. The equipment shall be ready to deploy within one hour of the notifications for deployment.

Under very minimal to no supervision provide front line support to executive level customers to include interacting with network services, software systems engineering and asset management to restore service and/or identify core problems.

Provides on-site technical support, to include travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, by performing installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of workstations and related software/hardware.

Troubleshoots software and hardware failures and applies domain specific knowledge to return equipment to operational status within agreed upon Service Level Agreement parameters.

Interacts daily with executive level customers, supervisor, peer groups and customers in order to manage work flow in timely and professional manner.

Responsible for documenting, upgrading and replacing hardware and software systems.

Responsible for implementing fixes and patches through various means such as registry edits, patch installation, Active Directory Security Policy configuration and various application testing.

Install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain networking equipment, encryption devices, computers, workstations, laptops, thin clients, printers, scanners, and any other equipment within the scope of this task.

This position is for Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.

Qualifications

BA/BS

Ten (10) or more years of experience

DoD Secret clearance

Must have at least one of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP

Must have at least one Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR Operating System (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)

Experience researching and writing documentation and examples for technical personnel

Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

Ability to manage multiple, high, & competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels

Self- starter and problem solver

Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
  • Ability to communicate IT, networking, and security concepts to personnel at all levels of experience and responsibility


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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