Junior Telecommunications Technician - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics - IT; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking personnel to conduct evaluations and testing for next‑gen Technical Security Systems. The role involves developing documentation including requirements, evaluation reports, and deployment instructions while supporting Diplomatic Security field activities worldwide.

Responsibilities include collaborating with manufacturers on product improvements, maintaining testing labs and equipment, and ensuring system lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of technical security experience.
• Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts or supports evaluations and testing for new/next generation Technical Security System.
• Develops, maintains and reviews system documentation including requirements, evaluation reports, test plans, deployment instructions, and bulletins.
• Provides Technical Security System support to Diplomatic Security field activities to maximize operational capabilities worldwide.
• Collaborates with manufacturers on new products and system improvements.
• Maintains testing labs and equipment.

Skills

Circuit diagrams

Electrical schematics

Lifting capability

System testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

AutoCAD/Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Conducts or supports the conduct of evaluations and testing for new/next generation the Technical Security System applying the Technology Development Branch engineering process. Develops, maintains, and reviews system documentation to include technical requirements, evaluation reports, test plans, deployment instructions, and technical bulletins. Provides the Technical Security System technical support and services to Diplomatic Security field activities in order to maximize Technical Security System operational capabilities and the security of US embassies and posts worldwide.Collaborate with manufacturers on new products and existing system improvements. Maintains testing labs and equipment.

General Expectations of the role

Utilizes technical skills and initiative to further the work and mission of the Technology Development Branch engineering teams. Actively engages other team's members in use case development, problem solving, product evaluation, and other activities that promote cross pollination of thought and skills within the larger Technology Development Branch engineering groupDependable and takes initiative Able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to read, edit, and interpret circuit diagrams and low-voltage electrical schematics. Familiar with the use and operation of a digital voltage meter for point-to-point system testing. Demonstrated ability to develop and support systems throughout the system lifecycle. Able to terminate and test copper and fiber cabling.

Preferred areas of expertise and technologies

• Automated Key Control Systems
• Access Denial Systems
• Vehicle Barrier Controllers
• Walkthrough Metal Detectors
• X-Ray Systems
• Alarm Systems
• Emergency Notification Systems
• Power Systems
• Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 + years of related technical security experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
• User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio) preferred.
• Minimum Secret level clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD) prior to contract performance
• Must currently posses a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Certifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP desired.

Travel

15% travel may be required in support of contract International travel may be required.

Location

Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

Required.