DRSN Technician - Night Shift

Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! **Job Summary** A critical opportunity is available for a Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Technician/Engineer supporting the AFNCR IT Services program within the NMCC. This role operates in a high-pressure, mission-critical environment supporting senior defense leadership where system availability is essential. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for the engineering, maintenance, and continuous operation of the DRSN and associated telecommunications systems across the National Capital Region (NCR). **Night Shift** **What’s in it for you:** - Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. - Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. - Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. - A robust benefits package: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Short-and-long term disability - Paid time off (PTO) - 401k retirement plan with employer match - Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program - And more! **What you will do:** - Maintain and support the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and associated subsystems to ensure continuous 24/7 operations. - Perform COMSEC responsibilities, including operation and maintenance of cryptographic devices and configurations. - Support switch operation and administration, including: - Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance - Fault isolation and troubleshooting - Service restoration activities - Conduct network engineering and planning, including circuit installations, modifications, and deactivations. - Provide support for network expansion and telecommunications modernization efforts. - Deliver technical and operational support to end users. - Diagnose and resolve issues impacting hardware, software, and communication circuits (including commercial and government-furnished systems). - Provide outage notifications, restoration actions, and estimated restoration timelines. - Monitor circuit status and ensure availability through coordination with other operational work centers. - Perform continuous monitoring, reporting, and status updates. - Execute installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT communications equipment. - Support 24/7 operations, including shift work, overnight schedules, and on-call or standby rotations. - Perform additional duties as required to meet mission and operational needs. **What you will bring:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent combination of experience, training, and certifications). - Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications, networking, or related field. - Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance (required). - Active Security+ CE certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant).Hands-on experience with: - IT communications equipment installation - Testing and troubleshooting - Circuit monitoring and network operations - Ability to work in a high-tempo, mission-critical environment. - Willingness to support rotating shifts, overnight schedules, and 24/7 operations coverage. **How you will wow us:** - Direct experience supporting the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) in a command center environment. - Strong background in one or more of the following: - Cryptographic Systems - Tech Control (Telecommunications Control) - C4I Systems - Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) - Experience developing and executing: - Communications contingency plans - Restoration and exercise plans - Expertise in: - Fault isolation and circuit restoration - Trend analysis and performance monitoring - Quality control testing and status reporting - Experience using diagnostic/testing equipment such as: - Tone generators - VoIP testers - Oscilloscopes - Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT) - Multimeters - Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). - Strong problem-solving,…