Telecommunications Mechanic II

Employment Information

US Citizenship required. Employment Term and Type:
Regular, Full Time. Required Security Clearance:
Secret. Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Design, implement, and sustain secure cloud infrastructure and platform services in Microsoft Azure to support Department of Defense (DoD) mission systems. Apply DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., RMF, STIGs, IL2–IL6) to architect, deploy, and harden cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code and Dev Sec Ops  practices. Responsibilities include provisioning and managing Azure networking, identity, and compute resources; automating CI/CD pipelines;

monitoring performance and security posture; and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. Collaborates with system owners, security teams, and mission stakeholders to ensure resilient, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions aligned with DoD reference architectures and Zero Trust principles.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infrastructure environments—including hardware, applications, network architecture, and cybersecurity controls—to determine risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities.
• Architect and propose tailored technology solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices, including modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, security enhancements, and process automation.
• Formulate and recommend strategic technology roadmaps that align IT capabilities with organizational objectives and drive operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and regulatory considerations; apply ongoing professional development to strengthen subject‑matter expertise and advisory capability.
• Develop and deliver user enablement resources, including training programs, instructional materials, and technical documentation, to support effective adoption of new systems and processes.
• Partner with client stakeholders to analyze business goals, operational workflows, and technology needs; evaluate current systems and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and issue resolution for client environments, serving as an escalation point for complex incidents and ensuring continuity of critical systems.
• Lead the planning and delivery of technology initiatives, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners; define project scope, schedules, and resource needs to ensure successful completion within approved timelines and budgets.

• At least three (3) years of practical experience in installing, testing, troubleshooting, programming and maintaining communication systems or networks.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CISSP, SSCP, or equivalent) required prior to start.

• Experience in DoD or Federal environments:
  Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, or supporting cloud solutions within U.S. DoD, Federal Civilian, or Intelligence Community environments (e.g., IL4/IL5/IL6).
• Azure Government expertise:
  Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Government and familiarity with DoD‑approved cloud environments (e.g., Azure Government Secret, GCC High).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, and NIST SP 800‑53 security controls.
• Dev Sec Ops  in regulated environments:
  Experience integrating security scanning, compliance checks, and policy enforcement (e.g., Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, container/image scanning) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Logging & monitoring:
  Familiarity with centralized logging and SIEM integration (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel) to meet DoD audit and incident response requirements.
• Industry certifications, such as:
• Microsoft 365 Certified :
  Fundamentals (MS‑900)
• Microsoft Certified :
  Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104)
• Microsoft Certified :
  Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC‑900)
• Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC‑100)
• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC‑300)

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