Patch and Test Technician

Position: Patch and Test Technician

Location: MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL

Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Type: Full-Time (6 month Contract)

Target Salary Range*: $85,000-$100,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salaryPosition 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 Log.
• 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