IT - Tech-support 3

PDS Defense; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid holidays

DailyPay

Career counseling

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tech-support 3 in Annapolis, MD to support the Tier 2 CAS Network Operations Center. You will help with incident management, diagnose failures, and resolve basic technical queries within the CAS environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring networks, tracking incidents, coordinating with telecom providers, and escalating to senior staff as needed in a 24x7 operation. US citizenship and CCNA/Security+ or equivalent preferred, with AA/AS or HS diploma plus

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• CCNA or Security+ certification or equivalent or pursuing courses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network management system and coordinate with providers to restore service.
• Track incidents and keep data updated in the incident management tool.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical queries from customers and business units.
• Oversee high availability IP networks and Air to Ground data links.
• Escalate complex issues to senior team members and assist as needed.
• Work in a 24x7 operation center with some weekend/holiday shifts.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Cisco devices

Customer service

Multitasking

Incident management

Education

AA/AS degree

HS Diploma or GED with 2 years experience

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

IT/Technical

IT - Tech-support 3 Annapolis, MD Posted: 8/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224984

Job Category:

IT/Technical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tech-support 3, in Annapolis, MD. Job ID#224984

Pay Rate: $29 - $34/hr

Job Description:

This role will contribute to the Tier 2 CAS Network Operations Center. This position is responsible for the incident management of customers within the CAS Operational environment. This position is responsible for diagnosing failures of systems and networks and performing actions to resolve basic technical queries from customers and Business Units.

What YOU will do:

• Monitors network management system and engages telecom providers to drive restoral efforts.

• Tracks incident details and keeps information updated in the incident management tool in a timely manner with accurate information.

• Solves systems and network problems/questions with limited scope and complexity.

• Applies technical knowledge to oversee high availability IP networks, messaging systems, and Air to Ground data communications equipment and systems.

• Identifies resolutions of routine technical queries from customers and Business Units.

• Takes guidance from other team members or management to resolve less routine issues.

• Works with Senior Team Members to resolve moderate to complex issues with critical customer services. May take the lead role in resolving less complex issues.

• Uses discretion to interpret and apply established processes. Errors could cause prolonged or wider spread failures.

• Monitors and troubleshoots system performance, troubleshoots, resolves, or escalates network issues.

• Understands deployment, configuration, and maintenance routines and develops tools to make the process more efficient.

• Participates in network solutions design and configurations.

• Analyzes issues and provides customers with guidance to resolve problems, this includes great focus and attention to details.

• This is a 24 x 7 365 Operation Center which requires working some weekends and holidays.

What YOU will learn:

• Will be trained on three all NOC (3) positions, Transport, DataLink, Applications in 4-6 months.

***These positions will be trained one by one from a span of 3 weeks to a month and a half.

Transport - Continuous monitoring from the core to the edge, for all ARINC Global Network components, including all routers, switched, firewalls, circuits, etc.

DataLink - Continuous monitoring of the ground station/radios and central processing systems that make air to ground datalink communications possible.

Applications - Continuous monitoring of the central channels, connected to routers, which facilitate the daily flow of millions of messages.

Education & Experience:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR
• HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience
• Candidates must be US Citizen

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• CCNA or Security+ certification or equivalent or taking courses
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Prior Customer Service experience
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols, computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
• Experience troubleshooting Cisco devices.
• Experience with HSRP/BGP routing protocols.

Skills we value:

• Efficient at Multitasking, this includes taking on multiple responsibilities, prioritizing, and delegating.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled