Network Support Technician

Amentum is seeking a Network Support Technician to join our team and support our Washington, DC customer. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference by working on critical efforts we manage as a premier government contractor.

We are pipelining candidates for a future role.

You enjoy providing network support while multitasking in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. One of your strong points is your eagerness to learn and are proactive in asking questions when you need more information to ensure our customer's needs are met. As a team player, you thrive in helping your colleagues and look forward to professionally supporting our customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure

• Responsible for tasks assigned by project managers in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure

• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems

• Interpret service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics

• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure including cables and components associated with trouble calls, and perform routine maintenance

• Verify work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information

• Verify service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems

• Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications

• Maintain network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network backup procedures; updating documentation

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned

• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards

Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve today's and tomorrow's problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we'll accomplish mission success.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. in an IT/network-related field

• Or Master's degree in an IT/network-related field, and at least 2 years of network support experience

• Or a Bachelor's degree in an IT/network-related field, and at least 4 years of network support experience

• Or an Associate's degree in an IT/network-related field, and at least 6 years of network support experience

• Or a high school diploma/GED, at least 8 years of network support experience

• Possess one of the following certifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (which includes either a Security+, CCNA-Security, CySa+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, and/or SSCP certification)

• DoD 8570 IAM II certification (which includes either a CAP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, and/or HCISPP certification)

• In-depth knowledge of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) networks

• Well-versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDRs), and fiber power meters.

• Able and willing to perform physical activities, such as climbing, bending, and other day-to-day activities using power tools and ladders

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to obtain a polygraph before your start. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environment

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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