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$50,000 - $64,000
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Virginia Beach, VA (On-Site/Office)
O&M Technician - Communication & Network Specialist
Mid-Level | $50,000-$64,000 | Deploy to Sea | Active Secret Clearance Required
Support at-sea defense operations by maintaining and securing mission-critical communication and network systems.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do
Required Qualifications
Have the ability to support mission preparation, port operations, and extended sea deployments. If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and bring your network and communications expertise to a mission that matters - on the ocean's edge of national security.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades, strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being, knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
Mid-Level | $50,000-$64,000 | Deploy to Sea | Active Secret Clearance Required
Support at-sea defense operations by maintaining and securing mission-critical communication and network systems.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do
- Provide on-call engineering services, including maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and installation of hardware and software systems.
- Support 24/7 operations at sea and at least 10 hours per day in port, ensuring continuous operation of data networks, sonar, navigation, and other mission systems.
- Operate aboard T-AGOS class vessels for 6-month deployments, performing dockside and at-sea troubleshooting and supporting critical missions.
- Conduct configuration updates, retrofit efforts, and system documentation for accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Deliver hands-on training to crew members in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.
- Maintain and troubleshoot digital computers, microprocessors, secure communication systems, and distributed networked systems.
- Participate in pre-deployment training and onboarding (1 week in Virginia Beach prior to departure).
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance and valid U.S. passport.
- Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or completion of U.S. Navy electronics C School with emphasis in:
- Secure communication systems
- Navigation systems
- Sonar surveillance systems
- 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting:
- Data networks
- Digital computers
- Distributed data systems
- Microprocessors
- Willingness to deploy aboard T-AGOS vessels for extended 6-month overseas missions.
- Experience supporting:
- Network automation solutions
- Operating systems, virtualization, networking, and storage templates
- Hardware repairs, connectivity diagnostics, ticketing and tracking systems Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification standards (or 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree if certified).
- RF and satellite communications: SHF, UHF SATCOM and LOS, HF, IFF
- Secure communications and key management: secure voice and data cryptos, EKMS, KMI, CMS
- Classified and coalition networks: SIPRNET, NIPRNET, ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Navy networks
- Shipboard network infrastructure and transport nodes: NOW, ADNS/CFC, Cisco routing and switching, server configuration and management, UNIX/LINUX and Windows systems
- Cybersecurity tools and defensive systems: Navy cybersecurity tools, appliances, and software suites
- 2+ years managing and maintaining Windows and UNIX-based systems , including:
- ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Navy networks
- Cisco routing, switching, server configuration, and management
- UNIX/LINUX processing systems
- Navy cybersecurity tools, appliances, and software suites
Have the ability to support mission preparation, port operations, and extended sea deployments. If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and bring your network and communications expertise to a mission that matters - on the ocean's edge of national security.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades, strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
- Employee Advocacy
- Mission Proven
- Global Reach
- Skilled Teams
- Modern Tools
- Empowering Culture
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being, knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
- Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Flexible PTO and Work Schedule
- Education and Certification Reimbursement
- Support for Military Leave
- Work-Life Balance and Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
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