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V2X Inc · 4 months ago

SURTASS Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician Crewmember – Communications & Network Specialist

V2X Inc is a company that builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking an experienced Electronics and/or SONAR Technician to work aboard government owned Ocean Surveillance Ships conducting Surveillance Towed Array Sensory System (SURTASS) operations at sea, focusing on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all C4I systems and networks onboard.

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Responsibilities

Perform the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all C4I systems and networks onboard SURTASS Vessels
Submit and/or verify trouble tickets are submitted to external command, as required, and actively working to resolve open trouble tickets
Standing watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) onboard SURTASS Vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment to support Fleet requirements, including maintaining all required records and logs and monitoring and sending record Naval Message Traffic
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on SURTASS mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents, as required
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on: Passive Array winch, to include all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Antennas, including preservation Electrical generation and distribution equipment and systems. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, limited to routine system checks and filter changes. Van doors Protected Distribution System Van lighting systems, internal and external Freshwater washdowns, minor preservation, and minor painting of the vans
Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN / WKRQ log, which shall include all applicable labor, external technical assistance, parts, and time expended
Maintain an accurate logistics inventory as provided by the Government, and provide periodic updates to the Product Support Facility (PSF), noting that any deviation beyond 5% of consumables and 2% of repair parts can result in financial liability for V2X to correct
Operate the shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including ensuring it is in calibration through early and frequent coordination with the PSF. The Government will provide the test equipment, and be responsible for repair, calibration, and replacement of test equipment
Maintain a technical library on each ship to support all SURTASS mission equipment

Qualification

DoD 8570 IAT Level IICisco Certified Network AssociateWindows Server AdministrationLINUX/UNIX AdministrationNetwork SecurityRadio Frequency SolutionsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Security+ CE or Cisco Security
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent
Operating System certifications for: Configuring Windows 10 (70-697), Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410), Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411), LINUX, UNIX, or equivalent, Database Management
Stage, image, and deploy laptop and desktop machines, as well as migrating data
In possession, and ability to maintain a valid United States driver's license
Capable of passing a Mariner's Physical per COMSCINST 6000.l.c and maintain their medical fitness
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Able to share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment
Demonstrate ability to perform assigned taskings
In possession, and ability to maintain a valid U.S. passport
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
The ability to obtain and maintain company provided travel charge cards
An active Department of Defense Secret level clearance is required

Preferred

An Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or be a graduate of US Navy Information Systems Technician “A” school or equivalent civilian information technical school
Three years of practical hands-on experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data networks, digital computers, microprocessors, cloud computing environments, and distributed data systems
Demonstrated experience in Radio Frequency (RF) solutions, network security, Quality of Service (QOS), and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) for current and future shipboard networking systems required
Demonstrated experience with updating systems, including operating systems, networking and storage templates, server design, storage allocation, and virtualization
Demonstrated experience in developing network automation solutions and experience with new network technologies including voice, automation, and other network technologies
Two years of combined experience in the management, administration, maintenance, and repair of UNIX/LINUX and Windows based computer networks, including: ISNS, CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS, and/or SCI Navy systems (or equivalent type network), Windows based network management and administration, Cisco routing and switching, and server and router configuration and management, UNIX / LINUX based processing systems management, Other networking tools, software, and appliances
Graduate of Navy Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager School
Three years of experience serving in a COMSEC Program
Three years of experience with personnel, information, and physical security
Ability to perform as a KMI Operating Account Manager / COMSEC Account Manager (KOAM/CAM)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays, which can be deferred if deployed / on missions.
Floating Holidays.
Receive training, priority advancement, and/or consideration for other V2X portfolio programs such as those identified above based on individual qualifications.
Deployment, Training and Mission Compensation Incentives / Bonuses.

Company

V2X Inc

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V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.06B
Key Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
2025-08-08Post Ipo Secondary
2025-05-15Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
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Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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