Junior Telecommunications Technician - Secret Clearance Required

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Alexandria
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ223997

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Low Voltage Electrical, Security System, Systems Documentation, System Testing, Troubleshooting
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Conducts or supports the conduct of evaluations and testing for new/next generation the Technical Security System applying the Technology Development Branch engineering process.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews system documentation to include technical requirements, evaluation reports, test plans, deployment instructions, and technical bulletins.
• Provides the Technical Security System technical support and services to Diplomatic Security field activities in order to maximize Technical Security System operational capabilities and the security of US embassies and posts worldwide.
• Collaborate with manufacturers on new products and existing system improvements.
• Maintains testing labs and equipment.

General Expectations of the role

• Utilizes technical skills and initiative to further the work and mission of the Technology Development Branch engineering teams. Actively engages other team's members in use case development, problem solving, product evaluation, and other activities that promote cross pollination of thought and skills within the larger Technology Development Branch engineering group
• Dependable and takes initiative
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, edit, and interpret circuit diagrams and low-voltage electrical schematics.
• Familiar with the use and operation of a digital voltage meter for point-to-point system testing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support systems throughout the system lifecycle.
• Able to terminate and test copper and fiber cabling.

Preferred areas of expertise and technologies

• Automated Key Control Systems
• Access Denial Systems
• Vehicle Barrier Controllers
• Walkthrough Metal Detectors
• X-Ray Systems
• Alarm Systems
• Emergency Notification Systems
• Power Systems
• Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 + years of related technical security experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
• User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio) preferred.
• Minimum Secret level clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD) prior to contract performance
• Must currently posses a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP desired.

Travel

• 15% travel may be required in support of contract
• International travel may be required

Location: Customer Site
US Citizenship Required

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.85 - $47.15. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Alexandria

Additional Work Locations:

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 Identify 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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Responsibilities

• Conducts or supports the conduct of evaluations and testing for new/next generation the Technical Security System applying the Technology Development Branch engineering process.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews system documentation to include technical requirements, evaluation reports, test plans, deployment instructions, and technical bulletins.
• Provides the Technical Security System technical support and services to Diplomatic Security field activities in order to maximize Technical Security System operational capabilities and the security of US embassies and posts worldwide.
• Collaborate with manufacturers on new products and existing system improvements.
• Maintains testing labs and equipment.

General Expectations of the role

• Utilizes technical skills and initiative to further the work and mission of the Technology Development Branch engineering teams. Actively engages other team's members in use case development, problem solving, product evaluation, and other activities that promote cross pollination of thought and skills within the larger Technology Development Branch engineering group
• Dependable and takes initiative
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, edit, and interpret circuit diagrams and low-voltage electrical schematics.
• Familiar with the use and operation of a digital voltage meter for point-to-point system testing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support systems throughout the system lifecycle.
• Able to terminate and test copper and fiber cabling.

Preferred areas of expertise and technologies

• Automated Key Control Systems
• Access Denial Systems
• Vehicle Barrier Controllers
• Walkthrough Metal Detectors
• X-Ray Systems
• Alarm Systems
• Emergency Notification Systems
• Power Systems
• Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 + years of related technical security experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
• User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio) preferred.
• Minimum Secret level clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD) prior to contract performance
• Must currently posses a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP desired.

Travel

• 15% travel may be required in support of contract
• International travel may be required

Location: Customer Site
US Citizenship Required


The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.85 - $47.15. 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.



Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40



Travel Required:
10-25%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA VA Alexandria



Additional Work Locations:



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 Identify 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.


Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

gdit.com/tc .


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

PI286143942