Low Voltage Field Technician (cable & electronic systems)

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. 

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Inupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. 

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The Low Voltage Technician to support the RiverTech contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Security and Integrity (OSI).  The Low Voltage Technician reports to the RiverTech Program Manager and On-Site Supervisor and provides support of electronic security systems installations for new construction deployments, as well as change of existing construction for USCIS.

Job Responsibilities:

• Installs Low Voltage cable and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices. 

• Schedules testing services in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) facilities.

• Inspects security cable installations on-site.

• Racks stack and cable network video recorder, switches, servers, panels and security workstations as needed.

• Coordinates analog installations for facilities on-site.

• Provides technical plans to support Security application and systems.

• Reviews building plans for accuracy of cabling and security setup.

• Notes changes and deficiencies to projects and making corrections after it as been approved by the project manager assigned to the project.

• Provides a cost estimate by creating a bill of material for IT-related infrastructure.

• Supports security meetings by attending the meeting and providing expertise.

• Creates security cabling requirements into existing Statement of Work.

• Coordinates security vulnerability scanning with USCIS Security Operations Center and domain join.

• Operates as the point of contact between USCIS facilities and divisions when providing technical support.

• Maintains a positive relationship with outside vendors.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

• Minimum three (3) years of work experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Experience with Cat5 and Cat6 cabling.

• Previous experience installing cable, rack and stack switches, servers, panels and workstations.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to perform and complete task.

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as SharePoint or other collaboration software.

• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed and independent written correspondence in order to communicate operational requirements.

• Proficient in security systems and reading drawings.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to think logically and work effectively within group settings or independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to receive general guidance and instructions from a supervisor or via established standard operating procedures, and act upon them with minimal supervision.

• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance eligibility.

• US citizenship as required by the contract.

• Favorable pre-employment USCIS Entry on Duty (EOD) and Suitability Determination.

• Successful completion of pre-employment background investigation with results allowing for continued consideration for employment.

• Willing to travel up to 25% within the United States.

• Desired Qualifications:

• Electrical experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with security vendors to include Ccure 9000, Gallagher Command Center, Lenel, Milestone Network Video.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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