Electronic Technician

Guidehouse • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Partner with a large federal law enforcement agency expanding on Redstone Arsenal. This position is one with varying levels of daily activities in wireless networks, LANS, WANS, electronic security, forensic audio and video as well as telephone and electrical systems. This is a good balance of field and office activity where you will work alongside construction teams in brand new, world class facilities, on the agencies multi-billion dollar expansion, as well as executing ticket type activities to ensure continuity of operations. This role is unique with the perfect blend of activities to widen your skillsets in the network operations (both physical and logical) and to work side - by-side with senior level engineers to solve major agency issues and ensure the network is at a 100% run time. Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician. Performs such tasks as replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes. Install and maintain complex communications / network and intrusion detection systems and associated wide / narrow band wireless communication equipment, audio and video equipment, surveillance devices and other security-related equipment. Perform technical work in various areas of specialization and functional areas including, but not limited to, electronic surveillance, data network, video analysis, image, audio, wireless, networking, electronic security, microwave etc., to handle routine and well defined special assignments. Assist in establishing secure communication systems at a command center or SCF. Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s). Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is maintained and if necessary, proposes appropriate corrective action. Assist in establishing secure communication systems at a command center or SCF. Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s). Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is maintained and if necessary, proposes appropriate corrective action.

Requirements

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• High School Diploma
• TWO (2) or more years of relevant experience providing electronics, wireless, and network support experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree OR a military veteran with training in a technical occupation and FOUR (4) years of technical service experience consistent with the knowledge required for this role.
• Have completed a basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent and a tradecraft / vendor certified course for one of the following systems: radio communications, secure network communications, or electronic physical security systems.
• Significant experience as a technician in a federal government organization , or position that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and electronics principles and practices to perform duties on any one of the following areas: electronic surveillance between tempest and intrusion detection; electronic communications systems such as wireless networks; local area networks; wide area networks; electronic security (physical, cryptographic, tempest, intrusion detection, and access control); forensic audio and video analysis and operability; telephone facilities (line types, characteristics, and distribution systems); interception and, electrical systems to prepare necessary schematics for repairing electronic equipment.
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of electronics as it relates to secure communications systems and associated wide / narrow band communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Replacing components and wiring circuits
• Repairing simple electronic equipment
• Taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes
• Install and maintain complex communications / network and intrusion detection systems and associated wide / narrow band wireless communication equipment, audio and video equipment, surveillance devices and other security-related equipment.
• Perform technical work in various areas of specialization and functional areas including, but not limited to, electronic surveillance, data network, video analysis, image, audio, wireless, networking, electronic security, microwave etc., to handle routine and well defined special assignments.
• Assist in establishing secure communication systems at a command center or SCF.
• Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s).
• Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is maintained and if necessary, proposes appropriate corrective action.
• Assist in establishing secure communication systems at a command center or SCF.
• Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s).
• Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is maintained and if necessary, proposes appropriate corrective action.

Benefits

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
• Benefits include:
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED