Field/Base Communications Network Technician
The Field/Base Communications Network Technician at Confidential Client supports the Navy's largest IT services program by maintaining and troubleshooting the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet's core network infrastructure. This role involves hands-on network operations, COMSEC support, hardware maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance in a dynamic, mission-focused environment requiring physical work and travel. The technician collaborates with network operations centers and stakeholders to ensure reliable network performance and security.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Field/Base Communications Network Technician to support a large, mission-focused IT services contract delivering network operations, cybersecurity, and data transport for Navy shore networks. This hands-on role focuses on network troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration, and COMSEC support across LAN/WAN/BAN environments.
What You’ll Do
- Work as an operations-focused Network Technician supporting BAN/LAN/WAN network operations, incident troubleshooting, scheduled upgrades, and cutovers.
- Provide COMSEC Alternate Local Element support: maintain COMSEC inventories, load keys into encryptors, install/configure and troubleshoot COMSEC hardware/software per established procedures.
- Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of active and passive network hardware following SOPs, vendor guidance, and documented processes.
- Interface with the Field Base Network Lead and the Network Operations Center (NOC) to resolve incidents and restore service.
- Support network configuration and asset management; identify and correct configuration drift and update documentation to reflect as‑is/to‑be configurations.
- Support cybersecurity controls (STIG compliance) and follow security-related procedures.
- Coordinate planned maintenance and network upgrades with program and customer stakeholders.
- Maintain required training recertifications and contribute to development of on-the-job training content.
- Complete Government Directed Actions (GDAs) as assigned and report status to leadership.
- Travel locally or overnight (by car or air) to assigned customer sites for break/fix, COMSEC support, and other operations tasks (up to ~25% travel, possible OCONUS).
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
- Associate degree in a relevant field preferred; relevant experience may substitute (hiring manager may allow 2 additional years of experience in lieu of an Associate’s).
- DOD Secret security clearance required with the ability to upgrade to and maintain Top Secret.
- Must hold a DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+) prior to onboarding.
- Network vendor entry-level or higher certification (e.g., Cisco CCST, Cisco CCT).
- At least 1+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues and configuring switches, routers, network appliances, and WAN devices.
- Entry-level knowledge of networking devices and protocols: switches, routers, wireless APs, firewalls; TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols.
- Ability to be scheduled or called in during off-hours and weekends to support mission requirements.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 25%, including potential OCONUS travel.
- Valid driver’s license to operate a corporate vehicle.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have
- Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
- MPLS, SDN/SD-WAN, DevOps/CI‑CD, or automation experience (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Scripting (Python) or automation experience.
- Associate/Professional vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
- ITIL certification.
Physical requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for up to 100 feet; lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces (raised floors, communications closets) and noisy environments (data centers); able to stand or sit for up to 8 hours.
- Able to use basic hand tools for rack mounting equipment.
- Normal color vision and correctable vision to 20/20; depth perception required for ladder work and confined spaces.
- Ability to use and read digital test equipment (e.g., OTDR).
Compensation
- Pay Range: $59,150 — $106,925 per year (provided by Confidential Client; final offer depends on experience, education, credentials, and other factors).
Location & travel
- Principal location: Bremerton, WA. Local and overnight travel by car or air may be required (up to ~25%, including possible OCONUS travel).
Why apply
- Join a mission-driven IT team supporting critical Navy shore networks and cybersecurity.
- Hands-on technical work, training and recertification opportunities, and clear career progression on a large government IT program.
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