Red Switch Technician

Red Switch TechnicianLocation: PentagonHours: non rotating Panama shift that runs 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm

Must have excellent communications skills, successful completion of technical training associated with operations and maintenance of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) DSS-2A Switch, Tech Control Facility equivalent to that required for US military, Communications-Computer Systems Control Technician or the equivalent civilian training and work experience in a r similar civilian or military systems control facility is required. Successful completion of military/civilian communications electrons courses such as Radio Relay Maintenance, Computer Switching Systems Maintenance, and Cryptographic Maintenance along with operation experience associated with technical control or patch and test facility will be considered in lieu of formal technical controller training. Must have strong background and working knowledge of the DISA Operational Circulars. Must be familiar with various encryption devices, e.g. KG-175D, KIV-7M, KIV-19M, KIK-30, AN/PYQ 10, STE-R, etc, including device substitution, key and re-keying.

Responsibilities include

Operate DRSN switch and associated hardware respectively IAW technical manuals.Perform scheduled, unscheduled, corrective operation and maintenance,Perform fault isolation, and repair of DRSN equipment and circuits.Perform preventative maintenance on DRSN equipment to include replacement of circuit cards or major sub-assemblies.Perform minor installations as part of O&M and assist during major installations.Perform software functions and translations for any add, move, change, delete, query of a circuit or system data, service order, trouble assistance, records administration.Perform software upgrades and all operation and maintenance IAW Defense Information System Agency (DISA), Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Operations and O&M Guide, and Technical Manuals.Perform database management; logistics support functions and DRSN installation and configuration of Integrated Service Telephones, Multifunction Digital Adapters, UDLT Multiplexers, Cryptographic devices, CSU/DSU/CTP equipment.Technician will maintain continuous operations of the DRSN 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year.Desires Qualifications:

Experience with technical control operating records such as circuit history folders, master station logs, trouble tickets, outage and restoration records, and DISA reports is highly desirable. Experience implementing and operating under the auspices of DoD exercise and communications operations contingency plans is highly desirable. Experience conducting performance/quality monitoring and testing, and trend analysis is high desirable. Experience writing technical control operating procedure is desirable. Experience developing, testing, implementing and maintaining communications operations contingency, exercise and restoral plans is desirable. Circuit restoration, fault isolation, quality control testing, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and status reporting experience is highly desired. Individual must perform all operational technical control functions on government owned or leased circuits, equipment, and facilities. Also desirable is background in implementing physical connections on frames, patch panels, cabling, and equipment by making cross connects. Candidate must have a background in maintenance of DRSN and or TCF equipment and excellent understanding of digital and analog test equipment, multiplexers and modems, maintenance of circuit, equipment and systems records, files, and diagrams. Experience with COMSEC is preferred.

Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a DOD Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility per condition of employment