Tier-2 Ground Terminal / IT Technician (Australia) Junior, Intermediate and Senior Levels TS/SCI with Polygraph

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking a Tier 2 Ground Terminal / IT Technician to sustain GT systems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support installation and testing of antenna upgrades at a government facility.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and 2+ years of related experience. It is a full-time onsite position with potential cross-domain coordination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience
• GT antenna maintenance and RF systems knowledge
• Fault isolation and restoration
• Configuration and documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on GT antenna and MUE hardware
• Troubleshoot, repair, and restore GT systems to keep performance
• Develop and implement CMP and SOPs for GT antenna baseline
• Coordinate with Tier-3/4 for complex issues and procurement activities

Skills

Communications Infrastructure

Fiber Optics

Network Technologies

Telecommunication Systems

Education

BA/BS or equivalent technical education

Job description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Network and Telecommunications Job Qualifications: Skills: Communications Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, Network Technologies, Telecommunication Systems Certifications: None Experience: 2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as the Tier 2 (T2) Ground Terminal (GT) / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration-control activities, equipment modifications, installation, and testing to maintain reliable GT performance. Perform T2 sustainment of GT control MUE hardware. Resolves basic equipment problems using approved procedures and coordinates cross-domain troubleshooting or elevate complex issues to engineers, Software/IT Technician, Network Administrators, and higher-tier support at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As the T2 GT / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems work you’ll do at GDIT supports the mission of our customer. Perform T2 sustainment of GT antenna to include routine corrective and preventative maintenance of GT antenna and Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) hardware. Deliver and maintain an O&S Plan for the GT antenna and MUE hardware. Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance for GT antenna and MUE hardware in accordance with Government-approved approved O&S plan. Develop and deliver a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) for the GT antenna baseline and MUE hardware baseline. Maintain configuration control of the baseline for GT antennas and MUE hardware in accordance with the Government approved CM Plan. Deliver and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of GT antenna and MUE hardware. Detect, isolate, document, and resolve faults or problems encountered during operations of the GT control MUE hardware baseline. Follow local and factory-provided procedures when performing preventive and corrective GT control MUE hardware sustainment. Evaluate potential impact of local construction projects and new communication capabilities on the operational performance for the GTs. When applicable to the mission, elevate GT control antenna and hardware issues to Tier 3/4 providers. Support the installation, integration, and testing of new antennas and antenna upgrade projects. Escalate and coordinate complex or unresolved GT issues to Tier-3 as needed. Implement antenna feed modifications and antenna re‑alignments as required to sustain performance and signal development capabilities. Perform structural testing of the radomes to assess the need for recapitalization. Make recommendations to the Government to either recapitalize or defer recapitalization of radomes based on the results of structural testing. Conduct a semi‑annual evaluation of the adequacy of GT antenna spares to support sustainment op the operational baseline. Identify, prioritize, and justify the procurement of GT antenna parts and materials and develop draft requirements for such material and parts for Government review and approval. Coordinate with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) purchasing organization in support of GT antenna part procurement evaluations, supplier interfaces, and purchase orders.

Desired Qualifications: GT or Related Maintenance Experience: Hands‑on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission‑critical systems. Antenna / RF Systems: Strong knowledge of antenna systems, feeds, RF signal paths, associated with hardware, and maintenance practices used to sustain antenna performance. Fault Isolation & Restoration: Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment faults, perform routine fault isolation, execute approved corrective actions, verify restoration, and elevate unresolved problems to higher‑tier support. Configuration and Documentation: Experience implementing approved configuration changes, maintaining accurate configuration and maintenance records, and performing work in accordance with O&S plans, technical procedures, and configuration‑control requirements. Installation & Test Support: Experience supporting installation, checkout, integration, testing, and acceptance of antenna equipment, and upgrades. Vendor / Higher‑Tier Coordination: Experience documenting technical problems and coordinating unresolved equipment or maintenance issues with Tier‑3/4 personnel. Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments. Participates in special metrology projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience
• Technical skills: GT or Related Maintenance Experience; Antenna / RF Systems; Fault Isolation & Restoration; Configuration and Documentation; Installation & Test Support, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission‑critical systems
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Full time / onsite at Government facility

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $35.04 - $47.40. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: International Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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