Telecommunications Mechanic

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Telecommunications Mechanic II to provide essential Base Telecom Support at the Puget Sound Shipyard. This role involves operating and maintaining telephony systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and requires relevant IT certifications and experience in a DoD environment. The candidate must be able to lift, stand, and maneuver physically as required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience required, 5 preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain government-owned telephony switches (PBX).
• Perform troubleshooting, software updates, and hardware installation.
• Utilize company vehicle for travel to remote locations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Voice and Data Services

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Avaya Systems CM4.0

Nortel Meridian System

Job description

Overview

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC II(PSTS-2025-22821):

Bowhead seeks to network with a Telecommunications Mechanic II for a newly awarded contract effort to provide Base Telecom Support at the Puget Sound, WA Shipyard and satellitelocations. The effort will provide telecommunications operations and maintenance (O&M). This includes secure and reliable, classified and unclassified, voice and data services in support of Command, Control, Computer, Communications and Information (C4I) operations and exercises.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• • Operate and maintain government-ownedtelephony switches (PBX), including:
    • Avaya Systems CM4.0
  • Perform:
    • Troubleshooting and repair of switch issues
    • Software updates and patching
    • Installation and configuration of switch hardware
    • Daily operation monitoring
    • Support for voicemail systems and IPE (Remote Intelligent Peripheral Equipment)
  • Utilize company vehicle to travel to remote locations weekly.
  • Ensure switch systems remain fully operational and compliant with DoD/Navy standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in IT or Cybersecurity (preferred)
• Years of experience 2 years of experience required. 5 years preferred.
• Prior experience within DoD networks.
• Required skills or certifications
  • • Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) or equivalent
    • Nortel Meridian System Administration or equivalent
    • IAT Level II(per DoD 8570.01-M)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or equivalent
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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