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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 youll 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 YOULL 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 judgment 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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: AA/AS, 3+ years of experience

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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