AWACS Field Service RepresentativeMid-Level System Administrator – Defense – Saudi Arabia

AWACS Field Service Representative/Mid-Level System Administrator Defense Saudi Arabia

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an AWACS Field Service Representative/Mid-Level System Administrator Defense Saudi Arabia to provide technical support to the Royal Saudi Air Force AWACS Modernization Program (RAMP) at Prince Sultan Air Base Saudi Arabia.

In this position as a Field Service Representative (FSR) you will be acting as a Mid Level Systems Administrator supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force with direct over-the-shoulder technical support for the following systems; Mission Crew Training Set (MCTS) Ground Support System (GSS) Mission Computing Maintenance Trainer (MCMT) and two (2) Deployable Ground Systems (DGSs). The objective of this position is to identify and repair Ground Support & Training Systems (GS&TS) and return systems to fully mission capable status. The FSR will also provide support to troubleshoot resolve or assist in the resolution of RAMP GS&TS. The FSR will install check-out and test RSAF E-3 Ground Systems that align with the new Mission Computing Upgrade (MCU) airborne mission system capabilities.

FSRs are the in-person Boeing face to the customer so personal appearance (grooming and dress) a helpful and friendly demeanorand the ability to speak and write in a professional unambiguous manner while working unsupervised for extended periods of time are paramount.

Working hours will nominally be 5-days a week (Sun-Th) 8-hours per day. Additionally FSRs must be willing to work flexible hours (i.e. on-call 24 hours per day and 7 days per week) as the job requires. Note that approved lodging is approximately90 to 120 minutes from the work site at Prince Sultan Air Base but commuting times will be compensated up to two hours each way daily. Deployment travel accompanying RSAF personnel within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is anticipated.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Saudi Arabia for up to3 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Offerswill be contingent upon the candidates ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit for Saudi Arabia. This also applies to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

You are applying for a Field Operations position where our employees must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) to meet the needs of our customers.

Field Operations employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer needs and/or management requirements.

Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Resolving technical issues dealing withmission and ground systems and support equipment.

• Performs system integration hardware and software installation configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture

• Administers users system access and works to protect information to meet security requirements

• Monitors system performance to support capacity planning backup and disaster recovery planning

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A current U.S. passport

• 3 years experience installing troubleshooting configuring and administering Windows OS (Windows 10 and later)

• Experience managing or working in a closed area/SCIF

• Experience delivering priorities in a fast-paced environment

• At the sole discretion of leadership must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation.

• At the sole discretion of leadership must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Failure to relocate will be considered as a resignation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience using Boeing web-based Information Systems such as My Boeing FleetVECTOR (technical inquiry request system) REDARS and PSDS

• Experience teaching peers in a non-classroom setting

• Previous military experience or extensive familiarity with military operation and maintenance procedures

• Experience with local customs and practices

• 3 years experience implementing troubleshooting and administering software in a Windows desktop environment

• 3 years experience providing basic network support and installing troubleshooting and configuring network devices such as switches printers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices

• 3 years experience with Microsoft Office suite

• CompTIA Network and/or Security certification

Ex-Pat Information:

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa depending on requirements of the country

• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country as applicable

• Employment is contingent on the candidates ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country

• Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment the offer will be contingent upon the candidates ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Relocation:

Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

Conflictof Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the CompanysConflictof Interest (COI) assessment process.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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