Network Technician

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S

Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II

JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

Operations and maintenance technician, working under general technical guidance, who specializes in ground-based electronic systems

Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following : installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing

• Oversight, design, implementation, testing and maintenance on network equipment and systems
• Performs as the network lead on network field engineering assignments
• Requires experience across different types of networking equipment and associated technologies
• Strong understanding of LAN / WAN systems used to transmit voice, data and video across digital and fiber optic WAN / LAN infrastructures
• Requires a strong understanding of TCP / IP networking principles
• Ability to design and implement solutions in accordance with commercial network standards
• Experience with network layers 2 / 3 and TDM networking equipment
• Experience with commercial carrier services and managing the system interconnects
• Ability to manage, troubleshoot and repair physical and logical network infrastructure
• Experience with routers, switches, channel banks, digital cross-connects and other network hardware

DESIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and skills with DC power systems, UPS, and alternative power solutions
• Experience with various encryption solutions
• Experience with CISCO equipment and Ciena OTN systems
• Experience with installation and management of network monitoring tools

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory or a military equivalent is required

ISCET certification may be required

Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics and demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems along with test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment is necessary

Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and / or high-power RF devices may be required

At least 7 years of hands-on experience is required

Successful candidates will have expert-level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities

SALARY The expected salary range for this position is $60,320 to $70,720 annually

Note : The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay

JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts / FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the employee's job

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors

Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet

Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or shingled roof

Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, indoors or outdoors, is required

Government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis

Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces

Ability to work in a field environment with some shift work, at remote locations with occasional overnight assignments

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Travel to remote working locations may be required

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S

citizenship

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses / certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment

SCC : JELT4, JOM68; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled