Patch and Test Technician with Security Clearance

Patch and Test Technician Location: MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL Clearance: TS/SCI
Job Type: Full-Time (6 month Contract) Position Overview:
This role supports high-availability communications for a large, diverse user base across multiple secure networks. Responsibilities include provisioning, modifying, and restoring services in accordance with local and higher-level policies, as well as providing installation, testing, systems integration, and technical support in a 24/7 operational environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage daily work assignments to meet operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, install, operate, and maintain PTF systems to ensure continuous service availability.
• Operate and maintain USCENTCOM HQ fixed and deployable IT systems, including long-haul communications and tactical network infrastructure.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment.
• Complete service requests, generate reports, and support service restoration efforts, including equipment changes and configuration updates.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal IT organizations to support projects, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service implementations.
• Provide field support at forward locations within the Area of Responsibility (AOR), as required.
• Open, track, and close service tickets using ServiceNow and FaCIT, and maintain a Master Station

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• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled outages with DISA and other external agencies.
• Configure, operate, and maintain cryptographic equipment and troubleshoot secure circuits locally and remotely.
• Support rotating shifts and non-standard work schedules as mission requirements dictate.

Position Requirements

• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (CompTIA Security + CE), bachelor’s degree not required. • TS/SCI
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience in high-tempo military or enterprise telecommunications environments
• Proficiency with long-haul data and voice transmission technologies (fiber, copper, satellite)
• Experience troubleshooting SONET/MSPP, CTP, and ODXC systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting mission-critical communications
• Experience with encryption devices and secure voice/data transmission policies
• Valid U.S. passport
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with KG-175D/G/F/N/X TACLANE and KG-250X/XS encryption devices
• Knowledge of higher-level transport infrastructure, including SONET/ MSPP and ODXC
• Prior experience in military Tech Control or Patch and Test Facilities (TCF/PTF)

Location:

• On Customer Site at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL Equal Employment Opportunity:

Amatriot and Insperity provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.