Senior Site Switching Technician

Painter, Virginia

General Dynamics Information Technology
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Type of Requisition:

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret Public Trust/Other Required:

None Job Family:

Systems Administration Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Literacy, Computer Networking, Routing and Switching, Technical Support, Troubleshooting Certifications:

Security + - CompTIA Experience:

3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

Yes Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Entry level, Mid level and Senior Site Switching Technician to help support SCSC Wallops Island Navy Testing and Development program.

As a Site Switching Tech, for our Testing and Development program at Wallops Island, Virginia you will be responsible for assessing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Layer 1 Network Switching Systems to include: APCON, PURVIS, GET, DTS, NETSCOUT, and CISCO switches. Conducting Network Switching hardware and software installations. Senior level technician will also be concerned with the design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of new switches to support new equipment and systems for government, military and/or scientific uses.

In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Perform switch testing, break and relink switch paths to support customer set ups, investigate and correct Network switching issues, install/remove new and old equipment and cables to include low level serial, parallel, and fiber optic. Attend working group meetings with engineers to discuss new switch equipment needs, cables and installation layouts for new baseline equipment, and how to integrate existing equipment with the new.
Qualifications:
  • Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance
  • BS (or equivalent experience)
  • 4-6 years experience
  • Experience with equipment design principles
  • Familiarity with 2D/3D engineering design & manufacturing tools (AutoCAD).
  • Experience with documentation development including drawings, technical manuals (operation, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair)
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Desired Qualifications:
  • SECURITY +
  • Network Switches layer 1,2, and 3
  • Computer Networking degree
The likely salary range for this position is $56,680 - $75,319. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Travel Required:

Less than 10% Telecommuting Options:

Onsite Work Location:

USA VA Wallops Island Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at .

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Date Posted: 05 May 2025
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