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This is an extraordinary opportunity for an IT specialist to expand their skills and career by receiving on-the-job, hands-on training as a Radio Frequency (RF) professional supporting a national security facility.

Global Engineering & Technology is looking for an experienced IT Network Systems Technician with knowledge of Active Directory, Cisco routers, Microsoft server platforms, and Red Hat Linux. This individual should also have a working knowledge of, or be generally familiar with, cybersecurity tools such as Nessus, Splunk, BigFix, and antivirus software.

This individual will be trained as a radio frequency (RF) field technician to provide support for critical operations at a national security complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The trainee will be expected to simultaneously study for, and obtain, an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) within the first 6 (six) months of hire as a condition for continued employment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor health and welfare of network systems, virtual systems, and database servers
• Utilize management tools to monitor, administer, backup, restore, configure, and optimize various system infrastructure components
• Diagnose and troubleshoot all systems and subsystems as required

• Configure and upgrade system infrastructure and subscriber units as required
• Provide technical assistance to various departments when necessary
• Communicate with other technicians, end users, clients, and management on application and system issues
• Assist with recommending, scheduling, and implementing system hardware and/or software upgrades or repairs
• Research, evaluate, and recommend software and hardware products
• Manage tasks and priorities simultaneously and quickly adapt to changes in requirements
• Program LMR (radio) subscriber and network infrastructure equipment using vendor-specific Radio Service Software (RSS) TRAINING PROVIDED

Requirements

Education:

• High School/GED or Vocational School degree
• An Associates degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Maintenance and Repair, or a related field is highly sought after
• Industry certifications relating to IT network systems and network security are highly sought after

Required Experience and Skills:

• Although 4+ years of experience are desired, a combination of work experience, certifications, and academic degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must possess skills to effectively analyze and solve complex issues related to systems configurations, hardware, software, or human interaction, and any combination of the above
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to pass initial and post-hire random drug screenings
• Valid drivers license
• Must be able to train for, and pass, the FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) exam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must be able to maintain good attendance and safety record
• Must live within a reasonable commute distance in order to be available for after-hours call-ins and be willing to work overtime when necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry test equipment and system equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Security Clearance:

Although no security clearance is required at time of hire, the individual must be eligible to qualify for and maintain a high-level national security clearance. Due to security clearance requirements, the individual must be a United States citizen.

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option also available at a very affordable, company-subsidized rate).

Benefits include:

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance with MetLife
• 401(k) match with Principal Financial

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.