Sr. Telecommunications Specialist

SMS is hiring a Sr. Telecommunications Specialist to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract on site at the Air National Guard location. This position provides on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit sms. This role is a temporary role for 9-12 months. Submit your resume today! Job Responsibilities Provide on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructurePerform shared Tier 2 duties including fielding network equipment, troubleshooting network equipment, configuring network devices, monitoring network performance, and collecting network performance dataRespond to Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) tickets and service calls from Client System Administrators, Functional System Administrators, and Communications Focal Point personnelInstall, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure including network switches, routers, wireless access points, and fiber optic systemsPerform Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) troubleshooting and repair activitiessecurity patching per vendor guidance and maintains configuration managementOperates under tactical command and control of base CS while coordinating with BIM Vendor Tier 3/4 engineering supportSupport change management processes following TO 00-33A-1100 and local standard operating proceduresParticipate in configuration control board meetingsAvailable on-call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response as mission essential personnelWork closely with CS Network Control Center personnel Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience in telecommunications systems, network operations, or related fieldCompTIA Security +CEComp

TIA A +CE

certifications or equivalent requiredDoD Secret security clearance required SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Req # 2026-5462 SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.