SCA Telecommunications Mechanic II(2026-24845-F):
Bowhead seeks an SCA Telecommunications Mechanic II
Bowhead seeks an experienced Telecommunications Switch Technician to support Base Telecommunications System operations at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The Switch Technician will provide technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Avaya switching systems and associated telecommunications infrastructure supporting mission-critical voice services.
This position serves as a key technical resource responsible for maintaining switching systems and supporting telecommunications operations in accordance with contract requirements.
Responsibilities:
Essential functions will include:
- Operate and maintain the Avaya CM10 switching system and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
- Perform system administration and operational maintenance in accordance with telecommunications operations and maintenance requirements.
- Support configuration, troubleshooting, and restoration of voice services within the Base Telecommunications System.
- Perform system backups, database administration, and system configuration management for switching equipment.
- Support troubleshooting and repair of telecommunications outages, trouble tickets, and service disruptions.
- Coordinate with telecommunications technicians and network personnel to resolve voice system issues and restore services.
- Maintain switching equipment and associated hardware in accordance with manufacturer technical manuals and contract requirements.
- Support adds, moves, changes, and deletions of telephone circuits and services.
- Assist with software updates, configuration changes, and system upgrades associated with voice infrastructure.
- Document maintenance actions, system changes, and troubleshooting activities in accordance with contract documentation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or information technology is preferred.
- Years of experience
- Minimum of ten years of experience supporting telecommunications switching systems or voice network infrastructure.
- Experience operating and maintaining enterprise voice systems or telecommunications switching platforms is required.
- Required skills or certifications
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining Avaya CM10 switching systems.
- Working knowledge of telecommunications switching systems and associated voice infrastructure.
- Ability to perform system configuration, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance of enterprise voice systems.
- Knowledge of telecommunications operations and maintenance procedures supporting voice and unified communications systems.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve telecommunications service outages and switching system faults.
- Familiarity with telecommunications databases, system backups, and system administration processes.
- Ability to read and interpret telecommunications technical documentation and system diagrams.
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and ability to work in mission-critical telecommunications environments.
- 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
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
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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