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$50,000 - $64,000
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Virginia Beach, VA (On-Site/Office)
Sonar 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
• Provide on-call engineering services to include maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and installation of hardware and software systems.
• Support 24/7 operations at sea and at least 10 hours/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/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)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with advanced COMMs subsystems, including but not limited to:
• SHF, UHF SATCOM and LOS, HF, IFF, SECURE VOICE & DATA CRYPTOS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, EKMS, KMI, CMS, NOW, ADNS/CFC
• 2+ years managing and maintaining Windows and UNIX-based systems. Familiarity with:
• ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Navy networks
• Cisco routing, switching, server configuration, and management
• UNIX/LINUX processing systems
• Navy cybersecurity tools, appliances, and software suites
• 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.
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
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:
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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 to include maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and installation of hardware and software systems.
• Support 24/7 operations at sea and at least 10 hours/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/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)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with advanced COMMs subsystems, including but not limited to:
• SHF, UHF SATCOM and LOS, HF, IFF, SECURE VOICE & DATA CRYPTOS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, EKMS, KMI, CMS, NOW, ADNS/CFC
• 2+ years managing and maintaining Windows and UNIX-based systems. Familiarity with:
• ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Navy networks
• Cisco routing, switching, server configuration, and management
• UNIX/LINUX processing systems
• Navy cybersecurity tools, appliances, and software suites
• 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
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
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 & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
- Education & Certification Reimbursement
- Support for Military Leave
- Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
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