Summary
Location
Island County
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC II (PSTS-2025-23879):
Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II for a newly awarded contract effort to provide Base Telecom Support at the Puget Sound, WA Shipyard and satellite locations. The effort will provide telecommunications operations and maintenance (O&M). This includes secure and reliable, classified and unclassified, voice and data services in support of Command, Control, Computer, Communications and Information (C4I) operations and exercises.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
- Operate and maintain government-owned telephony switches (PBX), including:
- Nortel Meridian Option 81c
- Perform:
- Troubleshooting and repair of switch issues
- Software updates and patching
- Installation and configuration of switch hardware
- Daily operation monitoring
- Support for voicemail systems and IPE (Remote Intelligent Peripheral Equipment)
- Utilize company vehicle to travel to remote locations weekly.
- Ensure switch systems remain fully operational and compliant with DoD/Navy standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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- Education
- Associate’s degree or higher in IT or Cybersecurity (preferred).
- Years of experience
- 2 years of experience required. 5 years preferred.
- Prior experience within DoD networks.
- Required skills or certifications
- Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) or equivalent
- Nortel Meridian System Administration or equivalent
- IAT Level II (per DoD 8570.01-M)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or equivalent
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Education
Targeted pay range is $36.44/hr- 45.00/hr based on interview and experience.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Other facts
About Bowhead
UIC Government Services and its Bowhead Family of Companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation.
Known simply as Bowhead, we are a top ANC that's been in business for nearly 25 years. Bowhead’s 3000 employees and 300 contracts provide premier support to defense and civilian government agencies across the United States, and the world.
Headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, and with 15 offices across the U.S., Bowhead offers services in Systems & Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing & Products, and Advanced Technology. Our unique, flexible, and streamlined contracting processes offer Sole Source options and numerous contract vehicles for customers’ convenience.
What you'll do
- The Telecommunications Mechanic II will operate and maintain government-owned telephony switches, including troubleshooting and repairing switch issues, performing software updates, and ensuring compliance with DoD/Navy standards. The role also involves daily operation monitoring and support for voicemail systems.
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