OandM Crew Member Communications​/Network Specialist

Predicate Logic is looking for a motivated OandM Crew member Communications/Network Specialist to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA to work aboard government operated Surveillance Towed Array Sensory System (SURTASS) assets. Specialists will typically support a six (6) month on, six (6) month off rotating mission as a member of the SURTASS Operation Center (SOC) team.

• Applicant must have or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance.

• Stand watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) aboard SURTASS vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment, support fleet requirements, maintain record logs, and monitor and send naval message traffic.
• Perform operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all C4I systems and networks onboard SURTASS vessels.
• Submit and/or verify trouble tickets; actively work to resolve open tickets.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all SURTASS mission equipment.
• Use trouble ticket application (e.g., WILD) to log maintenance tickets.
• Maintain accurate logistics inventory.
• Operate shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including verification of calibration status.
• Maintain technical library supporting all SURTASS mission equipment.

• Three (3) years of practical hands‑on experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data networks, digital computers, microprocessors, cloud computing environments, and distributed data systems.
• Two (2) years of combined experience in managing, administering, maintaining, and repairing UNIX/Linux and Windows-based computer networks, including ISNS, CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS, and/or SCI Navy systems;
  Windows network management;
  Cisco routing/switching; server and router configuration/management; UNIX/Linux processing systems management; and other networking tools, software, and appliances.
• Demonstrated experience in radio frequency (RF) solutions, network security, quality of service (QoS), and VoIP for current shipboard networking systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot network connectivity issues, repair hardware, and perform daily tasks such as status reports, asset tracking, and generating/reconciling trouble tickets.
• Experience updating systems, including operating systems, networking and storage templates, server design, storage allocations, and virtualization.
• Must be able to stage, image, and deploy laptop and desktop machines, and migrate data.
• Experience developing network automation solutions and new network technologies including voice, automation, and other networking technologies.

• Associate degree in Computer Science or graduate of US Navy Information Systems Technician "A" school or equivalent civilian IT school.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or CISCO Security).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent.
• Operating System certifications:
  Configuring Windows 10 (7‑697), Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70‑410), Administering Windows Server 2012 (70‑411), Linux/Unix or equivalent, and/or database management.
• Graduate of Navy Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager School (desired).
• Three (3) years of serving in a COMSEC program (desired).
• Experience with Super High Frequency (SHF) communications (i.e., WSC-6, WCS-3, CBSP, Intellian Systems) (desired).

• Must possess a U.S. passport.
• Must be capable of passing a Mariner's Physical per COMSCINST 6000.1c and maintain medical fitness.

Predicate Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.