Company Description
The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.
Job Description
The Red Gate Group is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to support the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Operations Group, Mission Assurance Division (AF/A3OB). In this critical role, you will review, assess, and strengthen telecommunications infrastructure that supports installation protection programs and mission-critical operations.
As a Telecommunications Specialist, you will evaluate communication systems, equipment, and routing, identify vulnerabilities, and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks. Your expertise will directly contribute to the Mission Assurance (MA) program by safeguarding Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI)—ensuring the continued success of vital USAF missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Telecommunications Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of telecommunications systems, including routing, equipment, and infrastructure, to identify vulnerabilities that could impact mission execution.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Analyze communication-related risks, assess potential impacts on mission-critical assets, and develop mitigation strategies to enhance operational resilience.
- Mission Assurance Support: Ensure all assessments align with DoDI 3020.45, AFPD 10-24, and AFI 10-2402, supporting the USAF’s Mission Assurance Construct and broader DoD policies.
- Technical Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies to senior USAF leaders and DoD stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mission assurance teams, cybersecurity experts, and infrastructure personnel to integrate findings into the Mission Assurance Assessment (MAA) process.
- Infrastructure Analysis: Evaluate critical systems such as secure communication lines, data transmission pathways, and emergency communication capabilities to identify and resolve weaknesses.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Proven experience identifying and mitigating communications-related vulnerabilities across complex telecommunications systems.
- Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, including network routing, equipment assessment, and mission-critical communication systems.
- Ability to perform vulnerability assessments, analyze data, and produce clear, actionable reports for leadership and operational teams.
- Experience working within the DoD, preferably supporting mission assurance programs or critical asset risk management.
Additional Information
The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights
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What We Do
Red Gate Group, LLC is a consulting and advisory firm that is focused on delivering a cutting-edge approach for growing businesses to mitigate risk, manage benefits, and navigate healthcare. We also offer a custom consulting solution for Private Equity and financial sponsors called Portfolio Health. Portfolio Health focuses on helping Private Equity firms who are determined to help their portfolio companies control Healthcare and insurance costs.
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