Field Support Team (FST) Network Lead, SURTASS, VA Beach, VA

Are you a FST Network Lead looking for a challenging and rewarding position that leverages your technical experience with integrated ship systems and high-profile problem solving

Join the Serco team of highly skilled peers as a FST Network Lead providing engineering and logistics support including dockside and at-sea troubleshooting and repair of C4I systems and equipment for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) on the Auxiliary Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) class.

This position is a Full-Time member of the FST located in Virginia Beach VA and reports to the FST manager.

In this role you will:

• Lead FST teams in providing operation maintenance troubleshooting and repair support to all C4I systems and networks onboard SURTASS vessels.
• Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN/WKRQ log.
• Submit track and/or verify trouble tickets are submitted to external commands as required and actively working to resolve open trouble tickets.
• Generate reports for SURTASS mission systems status as directed by the Government.
• Provide technical assistance to SURTASS mission systems to troubleshoot repair test and return to service.
• Conduct all tenets of In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) responsibilities in accordance with SPAWARINST 5400 (series) and intermediate and depot level maintenance on SURTASS mission systems and support handling equipment.
• Conduct refresher training (REFTRA) in accordance with contract/Navy requirements.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) Engineering Changes (ECs) and Requests for Variance (RFV) and develop schedules for implementation.
• Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the Job Sequence Number (JSN)/Military Sealift Command (MSC) Work Request (WKRQ) log.
• Review technical manuals publications and maintenance procedures and provide recommended revisions to the Government.
• Identify and report system/software design problems and deficiencies for mission systems.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical training to O&M Technician Crewmembers and document training in accordance with contract/Navy requirements.
• Support Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) In Process Reviews (IPRs) and Integrated Logistics Overhauls (ILOs).
• Perform Reliability Maintainability and Availability (RM&A) analysis of mission system equipment. Provide data in support of the Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Perform and support configuration management for the mission system(s).
• Maintain and update Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the mission system(s)
• Perform exterior maintenance and preservation on modular mission systems.
• Participate in inspections Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART) inspections.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An Active or Current DoDSecurity Clearance: minimum Secret with the ability to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
• US citizenship in possession of a valid drivers license and a valid passport
• Passed a pre-employment drug screening.
• BS in Electrical Information Systems or Computer Engineering with 3 years experience AS in Computer Science or Information systems and 5 years experience or a High School/GED Navy C School or Trade School with 7 years direct experience in C4I ship systems electronics and networks. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• LINUX UNIX Windows (or equivalent) unclassified and classified network and computer configuration and administration certification(s)
• Experience with closed cloud computing environments including but not limited to Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Security (or equivalent) certification(s) related to 8140/8570IT DoD baseline certification requirement.
• Independent initiative-taker experience in ship systems installations upgrades and repair activities. Experienced in supporting Mission Readiness Availabilities/ Mission Readiness Reviews.
• Previous SURTASS experience includes experience in maintenance and providing troubleshooting and repair of communications navigation and sonar surveillance systems.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with multiple types of array systems including active and passive
• Navy operations troubleshooting repair and maintenance experience with secure networks and sonar navigation and communications systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification 8140/8570 IT DoD baseline certification requirement
• Be able to travel 50% of the time.

Prior Formal Navy Training/Education/Schooling for FSTs missions:

• RDC C-School
• IT C-School
• SURTASS FST School

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Former military Navy experience is preferred.

Prior Experience as a Field Technician Field Engineer Deployment Technician Sonar Technician Sonar Tech Sonar Operator Underwater Acoustics Technician Acoustic Sensor Technician Acoustics Specialist Array Handling Technician Towed Array Operator Field Technician Field Engineer Deployment Technician test technician Crew Member Technician Crew Tech Marine Systems Technician Undersea Systems Technician Subsea Technician Ocean Systems Technician Naval Acoustic Technician ASW Technician Acoustic Engineer Sensor Technician Marine Acoustic Operator Acoustic Array Operator Electro-Mechanical Technician Instrumentation Technician Marine Technician Hydroacoustic Technician Underwater Systems Technician

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If you are ready to lead a world class global support team then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates for the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract and you meet the qualifications of the position you will be considered in the selection process.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency the salary range for this role is $80000 to $190000.00; however Serco considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

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