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Telecommunications Mechanic II

fgsllc
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
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Telecommunications Mechanic II

Suffolk, VA

Requires US Citizenship
Employment Term and Type:
Regular, Full Time
Required Security Clearance: (Minimum for hire) Secret
Required Education:  (Minimum for hire) High school diploma or equivalent

Salary Band: $105,000-110,000


Job Description:

The Systems Administrator provides installation, configuration, and sustainment of secure servers, operating systems, and enterprise services supporting U.S. Navy operational and shore-based environments. The role ensures system availability, performance, and cybersecurity compliance in accordance with DoD and Navy policies and standards. Responsibilities include account and configuration management, patching and vulnerability remediation, troubleshooting, and maintaining system documentation. The incumbent supports operational continuity and responds to incidents while coordinating with engineering and cybersecurity teams.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • 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.

Required Qualifications:
  • At least three (3) years of practical experience in installing, testing, troubleshooting, programing 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.

Desired Qualification:
 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
  • Industry certifications, such as:
    • CompTIA Linux or LPIC-1 / LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute)
    • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
    • VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education Requirements: 
 

High school diploma or equivalent

Security Clearance Requirements: Secret


Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)
  • Typical office environment:
  • Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.
  • Occasional standing while working in server rooms or at patch panels.
  • Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy equipment (e.g., routers, switches, servers) typically up to 30–50 pounds.
  • Manual Dexterity required for connecting cables, configuring devices, and handling small tools or components.
  • Must be able to view computer screens for long periods.
  • Ability to distinguish color-coded cabling and indicator lights.
  • Must be able to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces for cable runs or equipment installation.
  • May require walking between different buildings or workstations.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with technical teams and end-users.
  • May need to hear alarms, server beeps, or equipment noises indicating issues

 
This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
 
Company Overview: FGS LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.


FGS provides secure, leading edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

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FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

 

Salary : $105,000 - $110,000

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