Senior Field Technician - Secure Communications & Radio Systems
Listed on 2026-01-24
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Support
Type of Requisition
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently PossessSecret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to ObtainTop Secret
Public Trust/Other RequiredNone
Job FamilyField Service and Support
Job Qualifications- Skills:
Communications Infrastructure, Radios, Radio Systems, Secure Communications - Certifications:
None - Experience:
5+ years of related experience - US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
FIELD TECHNICIAN IV
Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At General Dynamics IT, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
Currently, GDIT is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Field Technician IV to join our team in an OCONUS location.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT- Support of mission-critical communications systems in operational or deployed environments.
- Experience with Motorola trunked radio systems (architecture, configuration, sustainment)
- Hands‑on experience with POST radio programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Strong IT systems support experience for secure and distributed networks
- Ability to perform maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and sustainment on communications infrastructure
- Experience with COMSEC handling, procedures, and compliance
- Proven troubleshooting and incident response for complex system outages
- Ability to perform tower work at elevations exceeding 100 feet
- Experience operating in austere or high risk environments
Bring your technical field expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Field Technician IV must have:
- COMSEC background (1‑5yrs experience handling)
- P25 Radio background supporting VHF/UHF/700/800 band (Kenwood, Motorola, Harris)
- Tactical comm's background (Harris Type 1 encrypted radios)
- Tower climber certification (Willing to obtain a certification within 6 months of employment)
- Motorola trunked system background (1‑3years maintain/programming)
- IT Network background (1‑3years experience)
- Education:
Associates of Arts/Associates of Science - Security clearance level:
Secret, eligible to Top Secret - US citizenship required
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals - Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off - Community:
Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $45.36 - $61.36. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
ScheduledWeekly Hours
40
Travel Required50‑75%
Telecommuting OptionsOnsite
Work LocationInternational
Additional Work LocationsNone
Total Rewards at GDITOur benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre‑ and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
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