DRSN Technician
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
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, and 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, and diagnose issues impacting hardware, software, and communication circuits. Provide outage notifications, restoration actions, and estimated restoration timelines; monitor circuit status and coordinate 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Willingness to support rotating shifts, overnight schedules, and 24/7 operations coverage
- Direct experience supporting the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) in a command center environment
- Strong background in Cryptographic Systems, Tech 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
- Knowledge of diagnostic/testing equipment (Tone generators, VoIP testers, Oscilloscopes, BERT, Multimeters)
- Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, component replacement, and system-level diagnostics
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