United States Senate Sergeant at Arms · 10 hours ago
Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer #5539
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expThe U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer. The role involves providing technical leadership, developing secure communications infrastructure, and managing continuity communications initiatives to ensure the Senate's operational resilience.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Championing Innovation: Research and share technological or communication developments within the functional areas and provide long-term strategies for adoption within an existing infrastructure
Operational Leadership: Provide technical leadership within the team, identify operational gaps, and make recommendations to improve efficiencies. Represent the Technology and Communications Resilience Team and SAA interests remotely
Collaborative Engagement: Establish and deepen relationships with Industry Partners. Work in close collaboration with colleagues within the Technology and Communications Resilience team and liaise with SAA departments. Participate in cross-functional meetings as the subject matter expert for the key functional areas. Your role is critical in optimizing alignment in the execution of mission requirements
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
Assists the Communication Resilience Manager with coordinating team schedules and deliverables
Evaluates and shares knowledge of communication advances within private industry and government channels
Evaluates and makes recommendations for adoption and implementation of new and innovative technologies
Provides expert-level technical support to the Mobile Communication Vehicle Program. Monitors, evaluates, and resolves communication issues; deploys the vehicle as directed. Conducts operational checklists and troubleshoot issues
Provides support to the Senate community as directed. This requires excellent customer service and diplomacy skills
Ability to conduct research and develop a long-term strategic plan
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
Student loan reimbursement
Professional development
Transportation subsidy
TSP/retirement savings
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Company
United States Senate Sergeant at Arms
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Washington, D.C., US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anukriti (Anna) Sinha, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
Jen Westfall, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner (Employee Relations)
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