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, Troubleshooting. Maintain and support customer facility. Ensure telecommunications systems are functional”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring telecommunications systems are fully functional and available; Ensure mission objectives are met; Meet customer expectations and demand levels; Increase customer value; Ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot communications systems; Determine appropriate operational course of action; Determine best solution set to implement

Eligibility Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance, Adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE, Ability to obtain and maintain special accesses, 12-hour shift, rotational basis, Nights, weekends and holidays, 24/7/365 operations, Carry up to 50 lbs, Sit for extended periods, Work under desks and raised floor, Climb ladders, Organize cable management, Position requires travel or response to alternate locations, Travel as needed (5%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance, Adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE, Ability to obtain and maintain special accesses, Three to Five (3-5) years of related 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, CompTIA IT Security+ Certification, Experience as a Network Administrator, Experience as a Systems Administrator, Experience at an IT Help Desk, Customer Service Center experience, Operational work experience in a military communications career field, Understanding of mid-range computer hardware, Understanding of software features, Training experience

What You'll Do.

Maintain and support customer facility

Ensure telecommunications systems are functional

testing of capabilities

Coordinate with 3rd party providers

Apply knowledge and training

Determine operational course of action

Brief customer on operational status

train users on networks

Make tactical decisions

Manage dynamic taskings

Identify process improvements

Recommend efficiency gains

Recommend innovative approaches

Work with customers on requirements

Ensure new systems are installed

Bring systems on-line

Coordinate installation team efforts

Ensure schedules are met

Ensure activities are not disruptive

Ensure proper configuration

Ensure change management control

Ensure system documentation is current

Receive specialized training

Respond to alternate locations

Support evolving customer requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Part of a team that maintains and supports customer facility; Coordinate availability, performance and/or restoration efforts with 3rd party services providers; Coordinate installation team efforts

Communication Scope

Brief customer on operational status; Train users on various networks; Explain setup and troubleshooting processes

Process & Methodology

Manage dynamic taskings, Prioritize workload, Ensure schedules are met

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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