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

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Telephone Technician II to support the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN). The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems at an on-site customer location.

Requires 3+ years of related experience and TS/SCI clearance, with expertise in IST switches and microwave/satellite links. The position emphasizes hands-on work, emergency response, and detailed service reporting, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
• Experience with switches of interface ISTs from DoW & commercial microwave/satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, removes, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs telecommunication equipment.
• 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.
• Provides reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing telephone service or other telecommunication technology.

Skills

Electronic Circuitry

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates of Arts/Associates of Science

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Electronic Circuitry, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

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 judgement 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.

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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

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $38.55 - $52.15. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

International

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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