**Req ID:** RQ203109 **Type of Requisition:** Expatriate **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret/SCI **Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** Network Administration **Skills:** Network Infrastructures,Networking Hardware,Troubleshooting **Certifications:** Security+, CE - Sec+ CE - CompTIA **Experience:** 3 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes **Job Description:** Transform technology into opportunity as a **Patch and Test Technician** with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a **Patch and Test Technician** you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on the Patch and Test Technician joining our team to manage the Patch and Test Facility in a challenging and fluid work environment at CENTCOM Forward Headquarters. The candidate will provide Tier I/II support to manage and maintain connectivity for hundreds of devices supporting thousands of users including critical “VIPs” and multiple, autonomous, secure networks. **HOW A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:** + Prioritize daily work tasks + Provide Tier I/II support for all tech control devices in the AOR on multiple, autonomous, secure networks + Assist and coordinate with other critical IT sections within the Division to execute tasks involving projects, troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation of new services, devices, or connections + Travel the AOR when necessary to support IT services at Forward locations + Shift work flexibility a must + Open/track/close tickets on Remedy and FACIT + Conduct daily inventory of assigned equipment + Maintain Master Station Log + Coordinate circuit outages and authorized system interruptions with DISA and other agencies + Configure and maintain cryptographic equipment + Troubleshoot circuit outages locally and abroad **WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:** + Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience + Required Technical Skills: + CompTIA Security+ CE certified + Valid U.S. Passport + Required Skills and Abilities: + Extensive experience maintaining an operational long-haul communications facility in a high paced, diverse, military telecommunications environment + Extensive experience designing and maintaining long-haul data/voice transmission systems traversing various interconnect technologies (cable, fiber, satellite, etc) + In-Depth long-haul system problem troubleshooting/resolution abilities + Experience with cryptographic devices and secure data/voice transmission policies, processes and procedures + Must be able to lift 50lbs of equipment + Preferred Skills + Experience with encryption devices such as KG-175D/G/F, KG-250/X + Experience with higher level transport infrastructure (SONET, ODXC, etc.) + Experience working with military Tech Control Facilities (TCF/PTF) + Location: On site in Qatar + **Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance required.** **WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:** + 401K with company match + Comprehensive health and wellness packages + Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career + Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications + Cutting-edge technology and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you. Not sure this job’s the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers. Do you have a friend or colleague this posting describes? Let them know about the opportunity by clicking “Share.” \#ARMA \#CENTCOMCITS \#GDITPRIORITY The likely salary range for this position is $91,811 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted. Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans