Network Technician (NOC)-Huntsville, Alabam

ALTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC • Huntsville, AL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Altech Solutions team at the heart of NASA’s mission communications. As a Network Technician at the NASA MAOF - Mission Operation Center you will be responsible for the secure, reliable flow of mission-critical data for space and aeronautical operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring technical precision and a commitment to mission success. This position is governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD).

Requirements

• Must hold an Active Public Trust Clearance (US Citizenship Required).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper hardware and troubleshooting tools (traceroute, ping, SNMP).
• Ability to navigate and execute commands within the Cisco CLI environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in real-time mission settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SONET, MPLS, or T1/T3 links.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and serial interfaces (RS232, V.35).
• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA.

Responsibilities

• Use tools such as NNMi, MRTG, and CACTI to monitor NASA’s mission network health.
• Troubleshoot and maintain routers, switches, and telecom equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena).
• Perform real-time configuration and diagnostic tasks via the Cisco Command Line Interface.
• Coordinate with NASA centers to resolve dataflow issues under tight deadlines.
• Maintain continuous network availability via 12-hour rotating shifts.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.09/hour added to the base rate. (Note: Per SCA guidelines, this H&W adder is provided for you to purchase benefits through the company or on the open market. If you are already covered (e.g., via a spouse or as a Veteran with TRICARE/VA benefits), this $4.93/hour is added directly to your gross salary.)
• Shift Differential: In accordance with Alabama labor law and the 12-hour shift structure, additional pay is applied for night and weekend rotations to ensure competitive take-home pay for non-standard hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed