Radio Technician
Job ID: 2415160
Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, United States
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Technical Svcs
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote
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Job Description
Description
This is a Radio Technician in support of the Department of State (DoS) Vanguard 2.2.1 Program. The Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, integration, and maintenance of all two-way radio systems deployed by DoS’s GTC Radio Programs Branch, including domestic and overseas posts.
Description of Duties:
- Travels worldwide, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, repairs, surveys, de-installations, etc.
- Participates in the research, identification, testing, and installation of systems, integration planning, and the development of performance measures.
- Provides installation and maintenance support concerning the design, documentation, fabrication, wiring and actual installation of communication, computer equipment (to support office operations) and networking systems.
- Assists with the engineering and installation of new equipment, or the removal and reinstallation of legacy equipment.
- Provides operational support by operating communication equipment and networking systems at designated locations.
- Performs daily complex troubleshooting and a full range of radio communications technician assignments.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- College degree in Electronics/Communications field or equivalent working experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with working knowledge and understanding of two-way radio theory (RF) and communication system spanning multiple technology platforms.
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
- Ability to work independently and without direction to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Knowledge of the Department of State.
Required Clearance:
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Experience, Skills, Attributes:
- Working knowledge of GTC's methodologies regarding the support of all DoS’s Radio infrastructures.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
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