C5 Laboratory Technician

Job description

C5 Laboratory Technician The Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data, connect command and control systems, and enable networks to achieve their mission requirements, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Supporting the crafting of the right network, with the right equipment, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need a C5 laboratory techni cia n like you who knows how to design and deploy network infrastructure that can support dynamic tasking and meet varied requirements. As a C5 laboratory techni cia n on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture to support the client’s multiple persistent and episodic networks that support Joint, Service, and Coalition experiments, demonstrations, and test and evaluation events. You’ll build, configure, upgrade, and maintain network specific infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase reliability and availability for mission-critical network systems. Your knowledge of Department of War ( DoW ) enterprise networks will be critical as you optimize client operations and modernization. You’ll serve as a t rus ted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions. You’ll perform a variety of complex technical functions in support of engineering activities related to task order requirements, including designing, terminating, and testing Cat-5e or Cat-6a copper cable, 50-micron fiber optic, 62.5 multimode fiber optic, and single mode fiber optic. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Knowledge of equipment power panels, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, or spe cia lized test equipment Ability to implement scalable and resilient network infrastructures Secret clearance HS diploma or GED and 2+ years of experience as a network laboratory techni cia n, supporting DoW networks providing technical support in a professional setting, or Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience as a network laboratory techni cia n, supporting DoW networks providing technical support in a professional setting Nice If You Have: TS/SCI clearance Bachelor’s degree in IT or Information Systems Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.