USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer #5539
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $176K/yr
8+ years expThe U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer. The role involves designing secure communications infrastructure to support continuity initiatives and managing programs to protect sensitive information and personnel.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engineers and designs secure and deployable communications infrastructure in support of Continuity Communications initiatives
Develops infrastructure drawings and operational documentation
Ensures device availability, integrity, and user confidence; maintains and reports situational awareness of procurement avenues; provides escalation troubleshooting support; coordinates regular functional testing
Leads Communications Security (COMSEC) initiatives; ensures Senate office compliance with established COMSEC policies and rectifies discrepancies with established NSA policies
Serves as an alternate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Manager
Assists managing programs to ensure sufficient safeguards are in place to protect sensitive information, personnel, and property against unauthorized access. This includes developing policies and procedures
Leads continuity communications exercises and drills with internal and external stakeholders. This includes coordinating feedback from stakeholders to draft COOP plans and after-action reports
Manages and utilizes emergency management notification systems and software to improve situational awareness during day-to-day operations and emergency events
Coordinates implementation of communications resources with other Senate and Legislative Branch stakeholders
Leads and participate in various communication. Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Computer Science
Eight to ten years of experience
Knowledge of current and emerging secure and emergency communication technologies and principles of information technology management
Knowledge of capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms in centralized, distributed, and client server and stand-alone operating environments
Knowledge of project management principles and practices; ability to set goals and to plan, monitor and evaluate project or contract budgets; ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve project and organizational goals and objectives efficiently and effectively
Knowledge of current industry best practices for business continuity, resilience, and recovery
Ability to plan, manage, and supervise various COOP exercises and events
Ability to provide budgetary forecasting and written justifications of expenditures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate staff
Ability to communicate effectively
Valid driver's license
Good driving record and ability to maintain a good driving record
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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