Telecommunications Mechanic II

Overview

Telecommunications Mechanic II(PSTS-2025-23874):

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II for an upcoming proposal effort to provide Base Telecom Support at the Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA. 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:
  • Avaya Systems CM4.0
• 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

• • 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

 Target salary is $________ commensurate with 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.

Salary : $36