Caribou Thunder

O&M Technician – Communication & Network Specialist

Virginia Beach, VA - Full Time

O&M Technician – Communication & Network Specialist

Caribou Thunder

Location: Deploy to Japan

Requisition#: LS81002

Date Posted: 6/28/2023

Salary: $58K-$68K

Security Clearance: Minimum Secret

Education: Associate degree in Computer Science or a graduate of US Navy C school (see required curriculum below)

Experience: 3 years (or 4 years with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification in lieu of a degree)

Position Summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a highly capable O&M Technician – Communication & Network Specialist to support a large Department of Defense contract. As an O&M Technician, you will be responsible for performing on-call engineering services, including maintenance, repair, installation, testing, retrofitting of hardware and software, troubleshooting, training, and documentation updates. This role will contribute to the smooth operation of critical systems and equipment while at sea.

 

Join Caribou Thunder and contribute your expertise to support mission-critical operations. If you have a strong technical background, enjoy being at sea, and are eager to contribute to national defense, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Complete Description

As an O&M Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuous operation of critical systems and equipment. You will be responsible for performing on-call engineering services, including maintenance, repair, installation, testing, retrofitting of hardware and software, troubleshooting, training, and documentation updates.

  • This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data networks, digital computers, microprocessors, and distributed data systems.
  • Operate and maintain technology 24 hours a day while at-sea and at least 10 hours a day while in port.
  • Participate in T-AGOS ship operations, including equipment maintenance /modification, mission preparation, and extended periods at sea.
  • Provide training to personnel on system operation and maintenance.
  • Update documentation to accurately reflect system configurations and procedures.
  • Conduct dockside and at-sea troubleshooting to ensure uninterrupted system functionality.
  • T-AGOS ship mission period is generally 6 months at sea performing the mission, then 3 months stateside. During the 6-month mission period, T-AGOS vessels will periodically enter remote ports for stores and minor mission maintenance. Port visits may vary from 3-14 days. 
  • 30 days in port twice a year for equipment maintenance/modification and mission preparation.
  • TAGOS O&M technicians with assigned duties can live aboard the ship while in port. 
  • 1 week training in Virginia Beach before deployment.

Minimum Requirements

  • US Navy electronics C school required curriculum must relate to the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of:
    • Secure networks and communications systems
    • Navigation systems
    • Sonar surveillance systems
  • 3 years of practical hands-on experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data networks, digital computers, microprocessors, and distributed data systems.
  • Experience in developing network automation solutions and experience with new network technologies including voice, automation, and other network technologies.
  • Experience with updating systems, including operating systems, networking and storage templates, server design, storage allocation, and virtualization.
  • Experience in troubleshooting network connectivity issues, repairing hardware, and performing daily tasks such as status reports, asset tracking, and generating trouble tickets.
  • Open to deployment for extended periods.
  • Active Passport.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with other communications technologies is also desired but is not considered mandatory for this position.
  • Experience with COMMs SUBSYSTEM includes: SHF, UHF SATCOM and LOS, HF, NOW, IFF, SECURE VOICE and DATA CRYPTOS, CMS, EKMS, KMI, SIPRNET, ADNS/CFCP, and/or NIPRNET is desired but not mandatory for this position.
  • 2 years of combined experience in the management, administration, maintenance and repair of UNIX and Windows based computer networks. Experience must include the areas listed below:
    • ISNS, CENTRIXS, and/or SCI Navy systems (or equivalent type network)
    • Windows based network management and administration
    • Cisco routing and switching and server and router configuration and management
    • UNIX/LINUX based processing systems management
    • Other networking tools, software, and appliances

Company Description

Caribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006. Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world. Caribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide.  We offer industry leading salaries, flexible work life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match).  Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where each and every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal supporting National Security programs. Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.

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