Switch Technician
$72,842–$94,994 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement telecommunications solutions, including Ethernet and fiber optic networks, while overseeing installation, configuration, and testing of digital switching systems, routers, and PBX equipment. Diagnose complex connectivity and hardware failures, optimize bandwidth, and respond to outages by interfacing with vendor support and the COR for daily status updates. Maintain Avaya platforms, apply security patches, and manage access controls to ensure compliance with federal and military standards. Document all activities in CAIRS, including binding posts and circuit pack changes, to support audits and inspections.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in telecommunications systems engineering, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Experience with government or military telecommunications standards and practices
- OEM-trained or certified on telecommunications network systems equipment
- Demonstrated experience independently performing operation, installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of digital switching systems
- Experience supporting high-capacity circuits ranging from T1 to 100Gbps over copper and fiber mediums
- Experience with Ethernet networks, VLAN configuration, fiber optic systems, LAN/WAN environments, and telecommunications infrastructure
- Ability to support cybersecurity readiness, patching, security scans, vulnerability remediation, and protection of sensitive traffic
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DoD, Navy, Marine Corps, DISA, or other federal telecommunications environments
- Avaya Aura experience or formal training
- Experience with CAIRS or similar telecommunications record management systems
- Strong understanding of PBX systems, digital switching systems, copper/fiber infrastructure, and OSP records
- Experience with both preventative and remedial maintenance in secure or mission-critical environments
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