Switch Technician

BAE Systems • Chincoteague, VA

196d

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. Trouble shooting 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 trouble shooting. Successful candidates will provide system/equipment configuration and operational support for all deployed baseline AEGIS and SSDS variants.

Requirements

• High School/GED and 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 and ability to think outside the box to create switching runs for new equipment.
• Must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot various switches at Aegis and SSDS facilities.
• Perform daily switch tests to ensure all switches are operational.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install new switches.
• Maintain a working network to support testing events at SCSC.
• Support SCSC events working on two shifts and sometimes weekends.
• Conduct comprehensive equipment and system level troubleshooting.
• Provide system/equipment configuration and operational support for AEGIS and SSDS variants.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED