EWOCS MDA Network Technician

Provides operations, maintenance and sustainment support for network, LANs/WANs and telecommunications equipment and systems associated with EWOCS MDA Communications and Telemetry Transport Systems. May perform work at client site. Conducts various surveys such as electronic/electrical, mechanical and environment systems, space and weight, maintainability, and logistic support to determine the feasibility of installations. Provides technical support to end users and maintains overall functionality of networks. Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules. Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk). Interfaces with users and/or network vendors. Tests and analyzes elements of network facilities (power, communication machinery, software lines, modems, and terminals). Monitors systems and advises senior members of network staff of network failures or degradation and assists in arranging for corrective actions plans. Performs the site network proposal walk-through, creates and proofs network plant proposals for participating sites utilizing software that creates graphical representations of communications networks. Provides on-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance and limited troubleshooting. Tracks and coordinates individual tasks for labor utilization, job performance quality and scheduling. May have responsibility for training and guidance of more junior technicians.

• Provide technical and operational support for networking and communications equipment and systems associated with MDA systems in response to outages and information transport issues reported by 30 SW 24-hour Focal Point (FP).
• Monitor systems and provide notification of network failures or degradation and assist in arranging for corrective action plans.
• Test and troubleshoot network infrastructure and communications systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities of network and communications systems.
• Provide support to Network Engineers in implementation and configuration of systems.
• Provide support to Network Engineers and Information Assurance Analyst in the performance of MDA cyber security services as needed.
• Create and review network communications diagrams and participate in site surveys.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, to include 2+ years of networking and/or communications systems experience.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification (Network+, A+, CND).
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting inside plant cabling.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

• Knowledge or experience with Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) and/or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) systems.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA Security, GICSP).
• Self-driven and results oriented, capable of effectively working multiples tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite.