Amentum

InformationSystemsWatchTechnician

$110–120k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Information Systems Watch Technician at Amentum. Skills: Information Systems Watch Technician, telecommunications systems, communications systems, voice, video, data systems, networks, radio systems, satellite systems. maintains and supports our customer’s facility by ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader’s decision support teams.. Responsible for availability, performance and testing of operational mission capabilities under varyin”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader’s decision support teams.; ensure mission objectives are met.; meet customer expectations and demand levels under changing situational conditions.; increase customer value.; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational; ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations.

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Apply knowledge, training, and expertise to determine appropriate operational course of action and best solution set to implement under varying events and conditions; Make tactical decisions and take decisive action in stressed environments to ensure mission objectives are met.

Eligibility Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses., Work is performed on a 12-hour shift, scheduled on a rotational basis among communications support team members including nights, weekends and holidays in support of 24/7/365 operations., You will work seven (7) 12-hour shifts over a two-week period., Typically, there are 3 shifts in one week and 4 shifts in the next week, the shift schedule is created a30-60 days in advance., Position requires travel or response to alternate locations in support of evolving customer requirements or surge demand., Travel as needed (5%)., carry up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation, work under desks and raised floor, climb ladders to repair/replace devices, organize the cable management.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses., Three to Five (3-5) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience., Experience setting up and troubleshooting circuits and equipment., Experience making, running, testing cables, performing loopbacks, installing equipment., Experience using VTC equipment., CompTIA IT Security+ Certification must be obtained within 6 months

Nice to Have

Four (4) years of college in a related technical discipline plus Ten (10) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience., Experience as a Network and /or Systems Administrator, Experience at an IT Help Desk / Customer Service Center, Operational work experience in a military communications career field, Understanding of the mid-range computer hardware, software features, Training experience - someone we can trust to be able to adequately explain the setup and troubleshooting processes of our equipment.

What You'll Do.

maintains and supports our customer’s facility by ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader’s decision support teams.

Responsible for availability

performance and testing of operational mission capabilities under varying conditions including various IT and RF based voice

and information feeds.

and restore communications systems and services.

Set up operate and train users on various voice

video and data networks including radio systems

network architecture and distribution systems.

Ensure proper configuration and change management control are applied and system documentation is current.

Position requires travel or response to alternate locations in support of evolving customer requirements or surge demand.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate availability, performance and/or restoration efforts with 3rd party services providers as required.; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations.

Communication Scope

brief customer on operational status.

Process & Methodology

Manage dynamic taskings and prioritize workload to meet customer expectations and demand levels under changing situational conditions.

Full Job Description

Amentum is currently seeking an **Information Systems Watch Technician** to join our dynamic team in the Arlington, VA area. In this position you’ll be a part of a team that maintains and supports our customer’s facility by ensuring that the telecommunications systems are fully functional and available for the senior leader’s decision support teams. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. **Work Schedule:** Work is performed on a 12-hour shift, scheduled on a rotational basis among communications support team members including nights, weekends and holidays in support of 24/7/365 operations. You will work seven (7) 12-hour shifts over a two-week period. Typically, there are 3 shifts in one week and 4 shifts in the next week, the shift schedule is created a30-60 days in advance. **Essential Responsibilities:** * Responsible for availability, performance and testing of operational mission capabilities under varying conditions including various IT and RF based voice, video, data systems, networks, services, and information feeds. * Operate, maintain, test, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore communications systems and services. Coordinate availability, performance and/or restoration efforts with 3rd party services providers as required. * Apply knowledge, training, and expertise to determine appropriate operational course of action and best solution set to implement under varying events and conditions, brief customer on operational status. * Set up operate and train users on various voice, video and data networks including radio systems, satellite systems, network architecture and distribution systems. * Make tactical decisions and take decisive action in stressed environments to ensure mission objectives are met. * Manage dynamic taskings and prioritize workload to meet customer expectations and demand levels under changing situa

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