Switch Technician

BAE Systems•Wallops Island, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Switch Technicians operate and troubleshoot various switches at the Aegis and SSDS facilities. Switch technicians will also be required to perform a daily switch test to make sure that all switches are operational for customer use. These switches consist of NTDS A, B, D, and E interfaces, that reside on Data Terminal Switch (DTS), XCOM, Purvis, and NOSC. Our Fiber and CAT-5/CAT-6 interfaces reside on APCON, NetScout and Curtiss Wright switches. These are controlled via our Next Generation Switch Controller (NGSC). Our job is to troubleshoot, repair, and install new switches, and maintain a working network to support testing events at SCSC. Troubleshooting various switch paths for system interfaces such as bulleting/hard wiring an interface to remove the switch from the cable path to determine where the problem lies with the site equipment or the site switching. We support SCSC events working on two shifts and sometimes weekends, with a quarterly switch weekend for maintenance and repair. The selected candidate will perform comprehensive equipment and system level troubleshooting. Successful candidates will provide system/equipment configuration and operational support for all deployed baseline AEGIS and SSDS variants.

Requirements

High School/GED
At least 2 years demonstrated experience assessing and troubleshooting cable interface issues on Navy computer suites.
Ability to work varied shifts based on project needs and monthly switch weekends.
Basic electronics knowledge.
Ability to think outside the box to create switching runs for new equipment.
Must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret security clearance
Certified ETA Fiber Optic Installer
Security+ Certification
Experience with Network devices
Understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot various switches at the Aegis and SSDS facilities.
Perform a daily switch test to ensure all switches are operational for customer use.
Troubleshoot, repair, and install new switches.
Maintain a working network to support testing events at SCSC.
Troubleshoot various switch paths for system interfaces, including bulleting/hard wiring an interface to remove the switch from the cable path to determine the source of the problem.
Perform comprehensive equipment and system level troubleshooting.
Provide system/equipment configuration and operational support for all deployed baseline AEGIS and SSDS variants.