Telephone Technician II – (Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 328,000 - 473,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health benefits

Career mobility

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Telephone Technician II to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications systems at customer sites, with a TS/SCI clearance and DoW/DRSN experience.

This role requires an AA/AS and 3+ years of related work; you will perform intermediate hands-on tasks, respond to system failures, and support secure voice transmission projects.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with IST switches from DoW or commercial microwave/satellite systems.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Ability to perform precision adjustments on switches, relays and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair telecommunications systems.
• Respond to emergency calls during system failures.
• Install communication circuits and test links.
• Provide reports and process service requests.
• Verify services by testing circuits and alarms; address problems.

Skills

IST switches

Microwave links

Telecom troubleshooting

Education

AA/AS

Tools

Networking equipment

Job description

Telephone Technician II – (Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)) CLC 46

Transform technology into opportunity as a Telephone Technician II with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Telephone Technician II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Telephone Technician II joining our team to perform intermediate “hands on” work in support of installations, repair, and troubleshooting / maintenance of telecommunications systems.

HOW A Telephone Technician II – (Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
• Under direct supervision, determines appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits.
• Responds to emergency calls in the event of a system failure
• Under direct supervision, determines appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits.
• Exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of communications systems or equipment.
• Provides reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing telephone service or other telecommunication technology.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: Experience working with switches of interface Inter-Switch Trunks (ISTs) from DoW & commercial microwave/satellite systems, plus other equipment needed to extend voice transmissions across fiber or copper mediums.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Skills and Abilities: Makes major precision adjustments on switches, relays, and other electrical control devices for maximum operating efficiency.
• Preferred Skills: Verifies services by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

CERTIFICATIONS:

Must meet the certification requirement of DoW 8570.01-M, SPIN-C, or individual task order.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Intermediate “hands on” work experience in support of installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of telecommunications systems or equipment. Must have the technical knowledge to solve complex problems, understand the interrelationships of circuits, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of communications systems or equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Intermediate experience in maintenance/troubleshooting telecommunications equipment as specified in the specified task order to include the following:

• Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Equipment
• Raytheon secure digital switches

Must have experience working with switches of interface Inter-Switch Trunks (ISTs) from DoW and commercial microwave/satellite systems and other equipment needed to extend voice transmissions across fiber or copper mediums.

Must have TS/SCI Clearance

Job Profile Summary

Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.

GDIT JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Installs, removes, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs telecommunication equipment . This includes running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays.
• Provides reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing telephone service or other telecommunication technology.
• Under direct supervision, determines appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits.
• Responds to emergency calls in the event of a system failure.
• Makes major precision adjustments on switches, relays, and other electrical control devices for maximum operating efficiency.
• Verifies services by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: AA/AS, 3+ years of experience

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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays