Patch and Test Technician

Apex Systems; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Patch and Test Technician to support high-availability communications at MacDill AFB, Florida. The role requires DoD security clearance eligibility and 3+ years in military or enterprise telecom environments, with responsibilities spanning provisioning, testing, and 24/7 operations.

The position is temporary (six months), onsite, with field support across the AOR as needed and full involvement with cryptographic equipment and secure circuits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in high-tempo military or enterprise telecommunications environments.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage daily work assignments to meet operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, install, operate, and maintain facility systems to ensure continuous service availability.
• Operate and maintain fixed and deployable IT systems, including long-haul communications and tactical network infrastructure.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment.
• Complete service requests, generate reports, and support service restoration efforts.
• Coordinate with internal IT organizations to support projects, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service implementations.
• Provide field support at forward locations within the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Open, track, and close service tickets using ServiceNow and FaCIT, and maintain a Master Station Log.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled outages with external agencies.
• Configure, operate, and maintain cryptographic equipment and troubleshoot secure circuits.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

DoD environment

Security clearance eligibility

Education

DoD 8140/8570 Certification

Tools

KG-175D TACLANE

KG-250X TACLANE

Job description

Patch and Test Technician

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Job#: 3052810

Location:

MacDill AFB, Florida (Onsite)

Role Overview

This position supports high-availability communications for a diverse user base across multiple secure networks. Responsibilities include provisioning, modifying, and restoring services in accordance with established policies. The role also involves providing installation, testing, systems integration, and technical support in a 24/7 operational environment. This is a temporary role with an expected duration of six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage daily work assignments to meet operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, install, operate, and maintain facility systems to ensure continuous service availability.
• Operate and maintain fixed and deployable IT systems, including long-haul communications and tactical network infrastructure.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment.
• Complete service requests, generate reports, and support service restoration efforts, including equipment changes and configuration updates.
• Coordinate with internal IT organizations to support projects, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service implementations.
• Provide field support at forward locations within the Area of Responsibility (AOR), as required.
• Open, track, and close service tickets using ServiceNow and FaCIT, and maintain a Master Station Log.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled outages with external agencies.
• Configure, operate, and maintain cryptographic equipment and troubleshoot secure circuits.
• Support rotating shifts and non-standard work schedules as mission requirements dictate.

Required Qualifications

Education: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE). A bachelor’s degree is not required.

Experience: 3+ years of related experience in high-tempo military or enterprise telecommunications environments.

Clearance: Secret (must be eligible to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret clearance)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with long-haul data and voice transmission technologies (fiber, copper, satellite).
• Experience troubleshooting SONET/MSPP, CTP, and ODXC systems.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills for mission-critical communications.
• Experience with encryption devices and secure voice/data transmission policies.
• A valid U.S. passport is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with KG-175D/G/F/N/X TACLANE and KG-250X/XS encryption devices.
• Knowledge of higher-level transport infrastructure, including SONET/MSPP and ODXC.
• Prior experience in military Tech Control or Patch and Test Facilities (TCF/PTF).

Work Environment

This position works with other Patch and Test Technicians and Leads within a team setting during business hours.

Company Overview

We are a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to government agencies. Our experts work to create value and deliver innovative solutions. We operate across 50+ countries, offering capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber, and software development.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation Requests

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Company Representation

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