Patch and Test Technician

Transform technology into opportunity as a Patch and Test Technician with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Patch and Test Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on the Patch and Test Technician joining our team to manage the Patch and Test Facility in a challenging and fluid work environment at CENTCOM Forward Headquarters.  The candidate will provide Tier I/II support to manage and maintain connectivity for hundreds of devices supporting thousands of users including critical “VIPs” and multiple, autonomous, secure networks.

HOW A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Prioritize daily work tasks

• Provide Tier I/II support for all tech control devices in the AOR on multiple, autonomous, secure networks

• Assist and coordinate with other critical IT sections within the Division to execute tasks involving projects, troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation of new services, devices, or connections

• Travel the AOR when necessary to support IT services at Forward locations

• Shift work flexibility a must

• Open/track/close tickets on Remedy and FACIT

• Conduct daily inventory of assigned equipment

• Maintain Master Station Log

• Coordinate circuit outages and authorized system interruptions with DISA and other agencies

• Configure and maintain cryptographic equipment

• Troubleshoot circuit outages locally and abroad

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience

• Required Technical Skills:

  • CompTIA Security+ CE certified

  • Valid U.S. Passport

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive experience maintaining an operational long-haul communications facility in a high paced, diverse, military telecommunications environment

  • Extensive experience designing and maintaining long-haul data/voice transmission systems traversing various interconnect technologies (cable, fiber, satellite, etc)

  • In-Depth long-haul system problem troubleshooting/resolution abilities

  • Experience with cryptographic devices and secure data/voice transmission policies, processes and procedures

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs of equipment

• Preferred Skills

  • Experience with encryption devices such as KG-175D/G/F, KG-250/X

  • Experience with higher level transport infrastructure (SONET, ODXC, etc.)

  • Experience working with military Tech Control Facilities (TCF/PTF)

• Location: On site in Qatar

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance required.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

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