Communications and Network Technician - Akima, LLC
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a Communications and Network Technician to manage systems for the US Coast Guard's C5I Service Center.
Responsibilities:- Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to telecommunications and network installations; Planning, monitoring, and testing the installation of cable to include fiber; network implementation; development of testing and diagnostic software; and telecommunications and network troubleshooting.
- Assembles wires, connects, and/or solders minor components during the production of electronic system assemblies and subassemblies for use on electronic, data processing, communications system, or related items.
- Adjusts devices to tolerances, as applicable. Performs de-install, re-install, and configuration functions, as applicable. Works alone or in a team environment.
- Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates and formulates and enforces work standards.
- Coordinates with the client and Program Manager to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Serves as task lead as required.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains data, voice, and network communications systems, using hand tools and software and hardware testing instruments and techniques.
- Reviews work orders to move, change, install, upgrade, repair, or remove data communications equipment.
- Reads technical manuals to learn correct settings for equipment. Measures, cuts, and installs wires and cables.
- Connects microcomputer or terminal to data communication lines, using hand tools and following diagrams and manuals.
- Enters commands into computer to test equipment.
- Maintains working knowledge of current technologies, applications, and industry trends.
- May plan layout and installation of data communications equipment.
- May demonstrate use of equipment. Performs work under general supervision.
- High School diploma and certificate from an accredited Community or Technical College in fiber and data cabling with a minimum of six (6) years of experience as a communications/network technician is required.
- A Secret clearance is required.