Telecommunications Technician

RedBeard Solutions • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Telecommunications Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.

Requirements

• Must have 1, or more, years of full-time work (general) experience
• Must have 6 months, or more, of directly related experience
• Must have a current DoD IAT Level II Certification (eg Sec+).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance at the required level.

Nice To Haves

• Digital Switching Systems - 2A Certification.
• Knowledge of Telecommunications Secure Voice Switched Network switch management/maintenance.
• Secure Voice Responsible Officer and Telecommunications Control Officer experience.
• Experience with Cryptographic/Communications Security (COMSEC) and COMSEC Responsible Officer requirements.
• Operations planning and management in a real-time support environment.
• Ability to prepare, objectively review, and deliver technical presentations.
• Experience with technical knowledge capturing, training, and certification of personnel.
• Have demonstrated experience and capability with interfacing with customers at very high levels.
• 1 year of related experience with modification, and installation of the secure Telecommunications Secure Voice Switched Network, cryptographic equipment (i.e., KIV-7M/KG-175), and end user peripherals.
• Commercial Public Base eXchange and telephone switch experience.
• Experience assisting with conferencing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to monitor, install, and perform maintenance of associated networks, and end user equipment/peripherals.
• Respond to user requests for assistance.
• Perform on-the-spot diagnostic evaluations, implementation of corrections, and training of users in proper equipment/network operations.
• Provide support and perform upgrades to platforms, train staff, and maintain daily logs.
• Provide 24/7 maintenance support, complete modification, and installation of network, cryptographic equipment (i.e.,KIV-7M/KG-175), and instruments (Secure Communications user items/peripherals).
• Provide network/end user item initial and recurring training for all users.
• Update networks/equipment and help ensure inventory is accurate.
• Ensure ticketing system is kept up to date on network/system trouble tickets.
• Route calls, transfer information, and handle administrative duties.
• Complete various tasks such as typing, checking, and recording information.
• Oversee the order and replacement of new hardware and software, including warranty claims.
• Perform and provide server, workstation, and system expertise including on-site and off-site travel (internal to the complex).
• Assist in development/implementation of system documentation and operating procedures.
• Research the selection and installation of new network/switching equipment, including hardware and software.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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