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Job Description

The selected candidate will maintain secure voice, data, message, and video telecommunications systems, equipment, and circuits for a government agency s communications command, supporting routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for the Secure Voice Division (SVD). Experience in the technical capacity with the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) nodal maintenance and associated secure communications instruments (i.e. MLP, STU-III, STE, IST-2, TXP, Omni, Sectera) is required. Will be responsible for providing technical expertise and input to ensure emerging telecommunications programs reach adequate functional requirements, proper security levels, technical compatibility, and compliance with Government and industry standards, Will document and report on a daily basis the status of the assigned responsibilities. Will be self-reliant and capable of performing essential technical maintenance activities without direct supervision, responsible for managing work orders and trouble tickets.

This position is located in Washington DC. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Washington DC or surrounding areas.

Please be sure to address all requirements of posted requisition in resume. Only resumes that include all requirements will be considered.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

High school diploma and a minimum of 8 years of direct experience with telecommunications, integration design, installation and support

Ability to pass additional background screenings

Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts

Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Digital Small Switch (DSS-2A) course

Current Security certification

Experience with Wide Area Networks

Strong troubleshooting and problem isolation techniques for solving complex troubles with telecommunication instruments, equipment, circuits, channels, and trunk troubles where limited standardization exists

Create trouble tickets and track progression for corrections utilizing the customer based tracking system.

Considerable knowledge base of secure communications instruments associated with the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and secure communications (vIPer, MLP, STU-III, STE, IST-2, TXP, Omni, Sectera)

Capable of performing telecommunications equipment installations and de-installations IAW applicable published standards with minimal guidance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience using test equipment such as O-scope, Fireberd, and transmission test sets

Capable of systems analysis with highly complex technologies

Familiarity with patch panels

Knowledge of telecommunications fundamentals

Ability to be self-reliant

Capability to perform essential technical maintenance activities without direct supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to professionally interact with high level military officers and civilian officials on a daily basis

Quality assurance experience with both new and upgraded telecommunications systems

Trainer / training experience

Positive, service oriented attitude

Military experience / knowledge of customs and courtesies

Experience with larger enterprise IP networks and related networking equipment

Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures with regard to the installation, configuration, and management of Cisco IP Systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Red Switch Systems Administrator

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