Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world. The PHL LCN Specialist is responsible for the assessment, configuration, and maintenance of local communications networks (LCNs) at PMSP sites. This role is crucial for integrating LCN components with surveillance systems such as radar, AIS, and EO/IR. The specialist also provides input for equipment procurement, installation, and sustainment planning. This position is contingent upon the award of the contract Key Responsibilities: + Conduct assessments, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of local communications networks across PMSP sites. + Assist in integrating LCN components with surveillance systems, including radar, AIS, EO/IR, and COP platforms. + Collaborate with ICT/OT, HF/VHF, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, stable, and efficient communications. + Contribute to the planning and recommendation of equipment procurement, installation, and long-term sustainment. + Provide training and technical guidance to GPH personnel on LCN operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Qualifications to be successful in the role:  + BS in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field. + Possesses over 5 years of direct experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of Local Communication Networks (LCNs), ensuring operational readiness and system reliability. + Familiarity with maritime and coastal surveillance communications infrastructure in the Philippines, including knowledge of existing systems, networks, and technologies used for vessel monitoring, radar, AIS (Automatic Identification System), and related communication platforms. + In-depth knowledge of HF/VHF/UHF radio systems, including their configuration, operation, and maintenance for maritime and coastal surveillance applications. + Ability to provide technical support, conduct system diagnostics, and recommend solutions for optimizing communications infrastructure performance + Conduct assessments, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of local communications networks across PMSP sites. + Assist in integrating LCN components with surveillance systems, including radar, AIS, EO/IR, and COP platforms. + Collaborate with ICT/OT, HF/VHF, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, stable, and efficient communications. + Contribute to the planning and recommendation of equipment procurement, installation, and long-term sustainment. + Provide training and technical guidance to GPH personnel on LCN operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings. Why Planate? Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line. We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!