Tech Specialist 1 - Tysons, VA with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Summary The Tech Specialist will demonstrate the following capabilities: This position will report out of Tyson's, VA but will also require working in the Chantilly, VA area
Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
Provide support to the system administration and engineering team
Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
Train system users and other system support personnel
Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
Provide on site system support post deployment
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Understand SOP and SOW documentation
Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision Position / Candidate Requirements TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems
Or Associates with 4+ years of experience
System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS Desired / Advantageous Qualifications Vendor certifications for electronic systems
One (1) to three (3) years of RF experience
Working knowledge of RF test equipment such as antennas, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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