IT Field Technician - Engineering Technician

ALTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC • Edwards, CA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Altech Solutions is seeking an IT Field Technician (Engineering Technician III) to support NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) under the AEGIS contract. The role supports LAN/WAN infrastructure, analyzes network hardware, and helps ensure high-quality data transmission across the facility. It combines physical cable plant maintenance with logical network troubleshooting. The position is 100% onsite at AFRC on Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, California. Candidates must live within a 45-minute drive or relocate to the immediate area at their own expense before starting; relocation assistance is not provided. Compensation is $25.85 per hour plus a $5.09-per-hour Health & Welfare allowance.

Requirements

• AA/AS degree and 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant IT experience.
• At least 1 year of cable plant experience involving fiber, copper, or category cabling.
• At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.
• Entry-level knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, VLAN, and VPN.
• Ability to interpret network drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in identifying telecom color codes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must reside within a 45-minute drive of Edwards, California, or relocate to the immediate area at personal expense before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• BICSI, CCNA, or other networking certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, support, and maintain LANs and WANs, including configuring switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Install and remove CAT6 copper, fiber-optic, and category cabling in network closets and data center environments.
• Use diagnostic tools to analyze software, hardware, and transmission facilities to support efficient operations.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving network integrity, VOIP, and PC hardware and software.
• Extract and compile engineering data from field notes and manuals, identify inconsistencies, and select appropriate presentation methods.
• Monitor data traffic and control network resource performance to ensure high-quality transmission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, and retirement, provided via the SCA Health & Welfare allowance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Health & Welfare allowance of $5.09 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree