Facility Communications Manager

***To be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen with an active US government security clearance.  Additionally, you must either live near or be willing to move to the Boulder, CO area.***

About Centil

Centil represents the intersection of innovation and trusted expertise required for keeping rapid pace with the dynamic and emergent technological needs of Aerospace, Defense, and Government systems. Our trusted team of engineers excel in deploying value stream management, short-cycle feedback loops, infrastructure on-demand, and secure, disciplined pipelines to our customers. If you are interested in learning more about Centil or our team, check out our website at www.centil.io.

Centil is a talented team of trusted engineers working to provide optimized and effective technology value streams for defense industry clients. We believe in a culture of innovation, empowerment and collaboration. We place a high value on learning and growth, providing ongoing support to our team to learn new skills and become fulfilled in both their personal and professional life.

Centil is hiring exceptional individuals to join our growing team. We look for candidates who are inspired and passionate, highly collaborative, and who demonstrate the courage to challenge the status quo with forward thinking ideas and practices. We also seek out individuals who demonstrate servant leadership by supporting their colleagues with a sense of positivity, humility and open mindedness.

About the role

This position is for a Facility Communications Manager in Boulder, CO. You will be responsible for overseeing the communication systems in a government development lab and managing the communications needs for the lab’s various tenants. This role ensures that all communications channels meet the needs of the facility. 

You will also have the opportunity to grow and sharpen your skills with other talented members of Centil.

What you’ll do

The Facility Communications Manager will work with the various tenants at the government development lab in Boulder to manage all of the external communications to and from the lab. This individual will work with various communication providers to acquire and manage the communication connections, as well as with the lab tenants to ensure they have the communications they need.
Required Qualifications

• Current Top Secret security clearance or higher
• 5+ years of experience in managing communication systems, including telephony, data networks, audiovisual equipment, and wireless communication
• Experience in facility management, handling communication infrastructure, and managing network systems
• Proven experience in project management for deploying or upgrading communication systems, including vendor management
• Experience working with external vendors and managing service agreements for communication equipment and systems
• Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and network design
• Understanding of network security measures to protect sensitive communication
• Willingness to work on site in Boulder, CO 4 days per week

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification a plus

Other Company Requirements

In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics:

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.  Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences–this will eventually include senior leaders.  Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel
• Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development
• Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team
• DoD Secret or higher clearance is preferred.  All applicants must be US citizens eligible for a US Government security clearance

Expected Salary Range

Depending on experience and skillset, most candidates will earn between $120,000 and $180,000 per year.

Please note that the salary range is a general guideline only. We consider many factors when determining salaries including, but are not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education, training, certifications, key skills, and mission/customer familiarity. We combine these factors with market and business considerations to extend a job offer.

Benefits

Centil offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee’s discretion)
• Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
• Family leave for significant life events
• Parental leave for new parents
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance
• Healthcare coverage plan through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA)
• Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
• Paid training and conference attendance
• Phone plan reimbursement

Centil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.