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Metrea · 2 weeks ago

Mission System Technician

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Metrea is a defense company focused on providing innovative solutions for national security challenges. The Mission Systems Technician is responsible for deploying, sustaining, troubleshooting, and repairing voice, data, and video network infrastructure systems and IP-based devices. This role involves maintaining documentation, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with various agencies to ensure operational readiness.

AerospaceBusiness IntelligenceCommercialInformation TechnologyMilitarySecurityTrainingTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains library of documentation for all equipment, processes, and procedures including detailed build procedure documents

Checks equipment for serviceability and performs preventive maintenance

Coordinates with internal and external agencies, and other service providers to analyze and isolate performance faults and implement corrective actions

Isolates malfunctions using diagnostic software, technical data, block diagrams, and other tests requiring specialized test equipment

Removing, repairing, and replacing assemblies and subassemblies to optimally sustain voice, data, and video networks

Communicates and coordinates scheduled maintenance, backups, and downtime to users

Participates in regular disaster recovery exercises

Performs end user troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose, and resolve common problems with hosted solutions

Handles and safeguards Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and material

Fabricate, terminate, and interconnect wiring and associated network infrastructure devices

Troubleshoot network issues involving VLANs and simple routing configurations

Build a system from scratch when all required software and hardware are available

Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule

Understands Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

Understands Variable Length Subnet Masking

Must have a clear understanding of the OSI Model with regards to troubleshooting systems and networks

Must have a basic understanding of electrical principles and radio frequencies Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment, identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex matters

Must have the ability to effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, and manage projects as well as ensure that critical tasks are completed timely and thoroughly

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communications skills

Must possess the ability to work independently or in a team environment

Must possess the ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Qualification

Network troubleshootingCryptographic equipment handlingVLAN configurationOSI Model understandingElectrical principles knowledgeProject managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving