Job Description

Overview:

Job Title: Field Service Representative (FSR) Job Location: Kuwait (Home Station) Security Clearance: Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Job Responsibilities:

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for an experienced Field Service Representative (FSR) to provide training, platform installation, operational field support, and network management to forward deployed operations in the CENTCOM region. Primary location will be in Kuwait with frequent travel throughout Southwest Asia. Additional TDY assignments may include travel to Europe, Africa, and South America. MWR Internet Connect Program is a satellite and terrestrial communication program that provides deployed US service members and support staff contractors with Internet access at deployed locations. The FSRs are the customers' first contact with the MWR Internet Connect Program as the most direct and immediate source of feedback for system performance, operational expectation, and overall operational value.Trace Systems is looking for FSR's with the ability to navigate the deployed environment, resolve service problems, perform maintenance; and install, configure and test VSAT and terrestrial Internet cafe services. FSRs will be responsible for: Communications equipment and services. Troubleshooting VSAT, LAN, and WLAN hardware using test instruments and diagnostic tools. Preparing VSAT, and baseband equipment for installation by inventorying, testing, or modifying equipment as required. Cabling assemblies and associated VSAT and LAN devices IAW established standards and Government-articulated design, fabrication, and installation specifications. Candidate shall support the execution and evaluation of VSAT, LAN and WLAN and related equipment and technologies during its use in operational theaters. Candidate shall coordinate the introduction of Internet cafe related technologies and equipment with various operational commands and/or Agencies and their supporting organizations. Candidate shall facilitate the distribution, deployment, installation, training, and preventive maintenance of Internet cafe equipment in each operational theater working with DISA, operational commands, and other as necessary. Candidate will be required to work 72 hours per week. Candidate shall be on call to provide 24x7 onsite support to operational forces conducting real world operations. Shall develop formal practices and procedures for the operational fielding of Internet cafe sponsored technologies. Minimum Qualifications:

Due to the nature of the work and US Government requirements, this position requires an active, in-scope Secret clearance. Due to US Government requirements, US Citizenship is required. Appropriate technical certifications and experience with ISP/OSP cabling, VSAT, Cisco routing and firewall technology, IP fundamentals, and desktop & peripheral technologies. Have the ability to travel throughout the region as needed. Will be required to travel frequently by ground convoys and other modes of Military transportation which often experience extensive delays and hostile combat environments. Ability to live and work in a deployed contingency environment (shared cafeteria, shared bath and sleeping quarters, limited amenities). Must be able to carry 50s pounds for distances of up to mile. Must be able to work outside for extended hours in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit Position will require bending, kneeling, or crawling to route cables under, inside and on top of vehicles. Able to work on ladder, multi-story buildings to install antennas. Must be in good health and have the ability to successfully complete medical examinations as dictated by the U.S. Army (CRC). Working understanding of Army/Marine Corps logistic forms policy and procedures or need to understand basic military concepts. Possess a current United States Passport valid at least until 2023. Possess a valid United States Driver's License in good standing. Must be able to obtain a valid FBI background check to obtain Iraq residency visa. Desired Qualifications:

Military signal or telecommunications background. Experience with remote VSAT communications systems Experience with basic networking and network protocols Understanding of military organizations and Infantry/Combined Arms operations. Prior military instructor experience. Proficient with Microsoft suite applications. Prior experience working overseas is a plus. Minimum of 4 years working with applicable technologies. Knowledge of the Visa process for in Theater locations such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan. Education:

High school or trade school diploma Additional experience can be substituted in lieu of a diploma Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

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Regular Full-Time