Electronic Technician D, Crypto/Naval Msg

About the role

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking an Electronic Technician D, Crypto/Naval Messaging to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Kauai. Independently or under supervision and assignment from a Senior Technician or the Lead Technician, the technician will provide contracted operational and maintenance support services to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) customer. The technician will be assigned as a Cryptographic Limited Maintenance/Naval Message Handler.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up, checks-out, operates, monitors and maintains systems and equipment for Range Operations support.
• Responds to evolving operational environments requirements when directed.
• Performs limited periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with published procedures and/or OEM guidelines. Documents results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Performs duties associated with Message Center activity including assistance in preparing, sending, receiving, processing and distributing classified and unclassified message traffic.
• Assists with Communications Security (COMSEC) functions including accounting, loading, destruction and courier services for classified controlled cryptographic items and materials.
• May support occasional travel for operations and maintenance support at other locations throughout the State of Hawaii to include at sea for extended periods.
• Performs other duties as required.

Working conditions

• Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist).
• Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• The environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather.

Education and certification

• Associates Degree or equivalent training, e.g. Navy A School, a two (2) Year Technical School or military specialty training in related field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the certification requirements within DOD 8570.01-M and an Operating Environment Certification commensurate with contract requirements.
• DOD 8570.01-M certification is mandatory within 60 days of employment for continued employment.
• Certification within the required Computing Environment must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Required skills and experience

• Ability to Learn through On-the-Job-Training
• Must possess the following PC skills: Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point, and Windows OS

Desired skills and experience

• Progressive experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) and associated telecommunication technologies involving cryptographic material.
• Knowledge of crypto loading and bulk encryption devices.

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

Pay

$41.59/h

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays