Technical Control Facility (TCF) Technician I - Secret Clearance

About the role

V2X is hiring a Technical Control Facility (TCF) Technician I with Secret clearance. The technician operates, monitors, secures and controls the physical, data link, network and transport layers of strategic and tactical communications, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, long-haul transmission and the global information grid. The role also coordinates the design, configuration, operation, restoration and improvement of the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Operate processor-assisted diagnostic and control equipment and software for network, technical and configuration control, surveillance and security.
• Monitor the status and performance of transmission and switching systems, local and wide area networks and subscriber equipment.
• Use test equipment to verify that end-to-end circuit, system and network signals meet minimum standards.
• Configure circuits, trunks, links and systems according to standards, traffic patterns and quality assurance test results in line with DISA regulations.
• Patch and cross-connect circuits, trunks, links and systems to establish, sustain and restore service, and isolate failures and outages.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cryptographic equipment, testing, resetting and rekeying it.
• Direct and coordinate TCF configuration, operation, security, restoration and improvements.
• Communicate with subscribers, contractors, lateral agencies and higher headquarters to schedule downtime and quality assurance tests.
• Perform self-inspections of the facility for safety, and organize equipment and cabling.
• Provide Tier 1 technical support to customers and act as the DISA Node Site Coordinator.

Required profile

• Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred; one year of related experience may substitute for one year of education.
• Minimum of 6 years of operating experience in military technical control, or an equivalent facility or civilian role in the last 10 years.
• At least three years of experience with Integrated Digital Network Exchanges (IDNX), specifically Promina 200 and 800 systems.
• Familiarity with DISA operations circulars, DOD circuit actions and TSO/TSR processing, and with encryption devices such as KG-84A and KG-175.
• Able to work rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to withstand temperatures above 100 degrees F outdoors.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear a helmet and plated vest weighing 25 to 40 lbs for extended periods.

Required skills

• Proficiency with desktop or laptop computers and Microsoft productivity software.
• Proficiency with email client software.
• Remedy Action Request System for trouble ticket reporting.

What we offer

• Company-paid housing and transportation.
• Completion bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement program.