Defense Red Switch Analyst (Night Shift)

TekSynap•Arlington, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Defense Red Switch Analyst to join our team supporting AFNCR (Air Force National Capital Region) in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert responsible for all engineering and maintenance of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and its associated telecommunication systems within the National Capital Region. This position requires a deep understanding of technical principles and a broad knowledge of related specialty areas. Please note this is a full-time, overnight shift position (6 pm to 6 am). The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are: IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Active IAT II certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+).
Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. (Additional years of related experience, training, and/or certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree).
Hands-on experience conducting IT communications equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Must be able to work the dedicated overnight shift and be available for rotating schedules or standby as required to provide 24/7 coverage.

Nice To Haves

Extensive, direct experience with the Defense Red Switch Network in a command center environment is highly desired.
A strong background in one or more of the following areas: Cryptographic Systems, Tech Control, C4I Systems, or Nuclear Command and Control (NC2).
Knowledge of developing, testing, and implementing communications operations contingency, exercise, and restoration plans.
Experience in circuit restoration, fault isolation, quality control testing, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and status reporting.
Experience working with testing equipment such as Tone Generators, VoIP testers, Scopes, BERT (Bit Error Rate Testers), and Multimeters.
Experience conducting Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), advanced troubleshooting, and remove/replace procedures for system components.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance of the DRSN and its sub-systems for continuous, 24/7 operations within the Pentagon, National Military Command Center (NMCC), and other secure locations in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Perform all COMSEC responsibilities for the DRSN, including the operation and maintenance of associated cryptographic devices and their configurations.
Support DRSN switch operation and administration, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault isolation, and service restoration.
Conduct network planning and engineering for the DRSN, including new circuit installations, modifications, and deactivations.
Provide technical and operational support to DRSN end-users, network expansions, and modernization of the telecommunications backbone supporting the switch.
Provide problem resolution for all hardware and software elements of the data communication circuits that support the DRSN.
Provide outage and restoration information as required, including estimated restoration times.
Ensure the availability of DRSN circuits in coordination with other work centers.
Perform status updates and continuous circuit monitoring as required.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes work environment.