Tier-2 Ground Terminal / IT Technician_Senior Level_TS/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Preventive Maintenance, Satellite Ground Systems, Telecommunication Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as the Senior-Level Tier 2 (T2) Ground Terminal (GT) / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration-control activities, equipment modifications, installation, and testing to maintain reliable GT performance. Perform T2 sustainment of GT control Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) hardware. Resolves basic equipment problems using approved procedures and coordinates cross-domain troubleshooting or escalate complex issues to engineers, Software/IT Technician, Network Administrators, and higher-tier support at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As the Senior-Level T2 GT / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems work you’ll do at GDIT support the mission of our customer.

•             Perform T2 sustainment of GT antenna to include routine corrective and preventative maintenance of GT antenna and MUE hardware.

•             Deliver and maintain an O&S Plan for the GT antenna and MUE hardware.

•             Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance for GT antenna and MUE hardware in accordance with Government-approved approved O&S plan.

•             Develop and deliver a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) for the GT antenna baseline and MUE hardware baseline.

•             Maintain configuration control of the baseline for GT antennas and MUE hardware in accordance with the Government approved CM Plan.

•             Deliver and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of GT antenna and MUE hardware.

•             Detect, isolate, document, and resolve faults or problems encountered during operations of the GT control MUE hardware baseline.

•             Follow local and factory-provided procedures when performing preventive and corrective GT control MUE hardware sustainment.

•             Evaluate potential impact of local construction projects and new communication capabilities on the operational performance for the GTs.

•             When applicable to the mission, escalate GT control antenna and hardware issues to Tier 3/4 providers.

•             Support the installation, integration, and testing of new antennas and antenna upgrade projects.

•             Escalate and coordinate complex or unresolved GT issues to Tier-3 as needed.

•             Implement antenna feed modifications and antenna re-alignments as required to sustain performance and signal development capabilities.

•             Perform structural testing of the radomes to assess the need for recapitalization.

•             Make recommendations to the Government to either recapitalize or defer recapitalization of radomes based on the results of structural testing.

•             Conduct a semi-annual evaluation of the adequacy of GT antenna spares to support sustainment op the operational baseline.

•             Identify, prioritize, and justify the procurement of GT antenna parts and materials and develop draft requirements for such material and parts for Government review and approval.

•             Coordinate with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) purchasing organization in support of GT antenna part procurement evaluations, supplier interfaces, and purchase orders.

Desired Qualifications:

• GT or Related Maintenance Experience: Hands-on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission-critical systems.
• Antenna / RF Systems: Strong knowledge of antenna systems, feeds, RF signal paths, associated with hardware, and maintenance practices used to sustain antenna performance.
• Fault Isolation & Restoration: Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment faults, perform routine fault isolation, execute approved corrective actions, verify restoration, and escalate unresolved problems to higher-tier support.
• Configuration and Documentation: Experience implementing approved configuration changes, maintaining accurate configuration and maintenance records, and performing work in accordance with O&S plans, technical procedures, and configuration-control requirements.
• Installation & Test Support: Experience supporting installation, checkout, integration, testing, and acceptance of antenna equipment, and upgrades.
• Vendor / Higher-Tier Coordination: Experience documenting technical problems and coordinating unresolved equipment or maintenance issues with Tier-3/4 personnel.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments.

Support:

•             24x7 operations (for Aurora, CO only)

•             Participates in special metrology projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.  The Senior-Level T2 GT / IT Technician must have:

● Education: BA/BS or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise

● Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

● Technical skills: GT or Related Maintenance Experience; Antenna / RF Systems; Fault Isolation & Restoration; Configuration and Documentation; Installation & Test Support, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission-critical systems

● Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph

● US citizenship required

● Role requirements: Full time / onsite at Government facility

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $40.04 - $54.18. 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 CO Aurora

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.

 

 

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