Switch Technician

BAE Systems • Wallops Island, VA

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About The Position

Switch Technicians operate, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install switches at the Aegis and SSDS facilities, maintaining a working network to support SCSC testing events. They perform daily switch tests to confirm that switches are operational for customer use. The equipment includes NTDS A, B, D, and E interfaces on Data Terminal Switch (DTS), XCOM, Purvis, and NOSC, as well as Fiber and CAT-5/CAT-6 interfaces on APCON, NetScout, and Curtiss Wright switches controlled through a Next Generation Switch Controller (NGSC).

The role includes troubleshooting switch paths for system interfaces, including bypassing or hard-wiring an interface to isolate whether a problem is with site equipment or site switching. The selected candidate performs comprehensive equipment- and system-level troubleshooting and provides configuration and operational support for deployed AEGIS and SSDS baselines. Work supports SCSC events across two shifts and may include weekends and quarterly switch maintenance weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience assessing and troubleshooting cable interface issues on Navy computer suites.
• Basic electronics knowledge.
• Ability to create switching runs for new equipment using practical, creative problem-solving.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• Availability to work varied shifts based on project needs and monthly switch weekends for maintenance on varied switch types.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• ETA Fiber Optic Installer certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience with network devices and understanding of operating systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot switches at Aegis and SSDS facilities.
• Perform daily switch tests to verify switches are operational for customer use.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install switches, and maintain the network supporting SCSC testing events.
• Troubleshoot switch paths for system interfaces and isolate problems by bypassing or hard-wiring an interface to determine whether the issue is with site equipment or site switching.
• Perform comprehensive equipment- and system-level troubleshooting.
• Provide system and equipment configuration and operational support for deployed AEGIS and SSDS variants.
• Support SCSC events across two shifts and participate in switch maintenance weekends.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available depending on position level and job specifics.

What This Job Offers

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