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Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.\nWe are looking for an experienced Field Engineer to join a dynamic communications and field engineering program in Herndon, VA. We are open to candidates with experience in one of these two tracks: operations/crisis communications (OPS) or tactical radio/field communications (TCS). This position is in Herndon, VA.\nResponsibilities:\nOperations (OPS) Track: Day shift position with a typical schedule of 5PM-5AM (3 on/4 off, 4 on/3 off) supporting a 24/7 Crisis Communications Operations Center\nTactical/Field (TCS) Track: Standard schedule with OCONUS TDY up to 50% (including hazardous areas as required) and CONUS TDY up to 10%\nProvide satellite voice/data, landline, telephone, secure and non-secure voice troubleshooting and technical support to the Customer and various government agencies.\nOperate, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot communications equipment including routers, switches, servers, leased lines, cryptographic systems, UHF radio equipment, and tactical radio platforms (ICOM/Motorola/Harris).\nSupport a 24/7 Operations Center environment with a focus on incident and event management, crisis communications, and situational awareness.\nMaintain integrity of multiple high-speed data links and globally deployed communications systems.\nDevelop and maintain network and system monitoring tools; use data analytics and data science tools to innovate best practices for predictive monitoring.\nProvide senior-level project management, administrative, and engineering support for Customer communications-based projects.\nPlan, design, install, program, test, and field-train personnel on tactical radio systems and associated equipment.\nConduct site surveys and explain technical procedures and results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nMaintain familiarity with and apply current installation procedures (CIP), Customer-specific systems (BASIS, GENESIS), and approval and message preparation requirements.\nManage project procurement processes; coordinate with Procurement and Logistics teams on purchasing, documentation, and delivery.\nOn occasion, provide VIP communications support to senior government officials and executive-level Staff Officers.\nAdhere to security, safety, counter-intelligence, and applicable communications policies and procedures.\nPerform extended TDYs in field environments, including dangerous or hostile areas as mission requirements dictate.\nSupport field installations, modifications, upgrades, and Tier 1/Tier 2 troubleshooting of equipment and systems.\nRequirements:\n6+ years of relevant professional experience in telecommunications, communications systems, or a related field\nBachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or IT-related field; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted\nExperience providing technical support on a rotational or extended basis across multiple areas of the telecommunications spectrum\nKnowledge of operations, technical, and security requirements for a 24/7 Crisis Communications Facility\nFamiliarity with communications hardware and software including switches, routers, servers, STE, IDNX, leased line, cryptographic, and UHF radio equipment\nExperience with tactical communications equipment including ICOM, Motorola, Harris platforms; ability to program and install tactical radio systems\nDirect experience with Customer systems including BASIS, GENESIS, approval memos, and message preparation\nSolid understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and ability to field-train personnel\nAbility to maintain integrity of multiple high-speed data links\nStrong written and oral communication skills; ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences\nAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously during emergency or high-tempo situations\nWorking knowledge of procurement processes and coordination with logistics teams\nKnowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work\nAbility to excel independently and as part of a team in dynamic, fast-paced environments\nUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required\nDesired Experience:\nSystems Operations Center (SOC) / Network Operations Center (NOC) experience\nFunctional experience with network and data analytics tools such as SPLUNK, Riverbed, StealthWatch, Network Node Manager, and HP OpenView\nData science technology, strategies, methods, and applications\nIncident and event management experience\nKnowledge of RF concepts and signal propagation\nFamiliarity with Customer’s communications protocols and Customer-specific procedures\nExperience deploying to Customer or DoD field environments\nExperience supporting executive-level Staff Officers and VIP communications requirements\nRotational schedule experience\nDo you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.\nWe are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.\n#Onsite\nThe Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.\nPay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00\nPay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. 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