Patch and Test Technician

The Amatriot Group

. Prioritize and manage daily work assignments to meet operational requirements .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining telecommunications systems and IT infrastructure in high-tempo environments, with a focus on troubleshooting, service restoration, and collaboration with internal IT organizations. Holds relevant certifications and security clearances to support mission-critical communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CompTIA Security+ CE CertificationTS/SCI Clearance3+ Years Experience in TelecommunicationsProficiency with Long-Haul Data and Voice Transmission TechnologiesExperience Troubleshooting SONET/MSPP Systems

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Hard Skills

Telecommunications Systems InstallationTroubleshooting and RepairService Request ManagementConfiguration UpdatesCryptographic Equipment MaintenanceTechnical Support in 24/7 EnvironmentHigh-Availability CommunicationsData and Voice Transmission TechnologiesSONET/MSPP TroubleshootingEncryption Device Experience

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowFaCITMaster Station LogKG-175D/G/F/N/X TACLANEKG-250X/XS Encryption Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8140 CertificationDoD 8570 CertificationCompTIA Security+ CE

Industry Keywords

USCENTCOM HQMilitary TelecommunicationsPatch and Test FacilitiesTactical Network InfrastructureSecure Voice/Data Transmission Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNowTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prioritize and manage daily work assignments to meet operational requirements
Troubleshoot, install, operate, and maintain PTF systems to ensure continuous service availability
Operate and maintain USCENTCOM HQ fixed and deployable IT systems, including long-haul communications and tactical network infrastructure
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment
Complete service requests, generate reports, and support service restoration efforts, including equipment changes and configuration updates
Coordinate and collaborate with internal IT organizations on projects, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service implementations
Provide field support at forward locations within the Area of Responsibility, as required
Open, track, and close service tickets using ServiceNow and FaCIT, and maintain a Master Station Log
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled outages with DISA and other external agencies
Configure, operate, and maintain cryptographic equipment and troubleshoot secure circuits locally and remotely
Support rotating shifts and non-standard work schedules as mission requirements dictate
Support high-availability communications for a large, diverse user base across multiple secure networks
Provide provisioning, modification, restoration, installation, testing, systems integration, and technical support in a 24/7 operational environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE)
TS/SCI clearance
3+ years of related experience
Experience in high-tempo military or enterprise telecommunications environments
Proficiency with long-haul data and voice transmission technologies, including fiber, copper, and satellite
Experience troubleshooting SONET/MSPP, CTP, and ODXC systems
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting mission-critical communications
Experience with encryption devices and secure voice/data transmission policies
Valid U.S. passport
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred: hands-on experience with KG-175D/G/F/N/X TACLANE and KG-250X/XS encryption devices
Preferred: knowledge of higher-level transport infrastructure, including SONET/MSPP and ODXC
Preferred: prior experience in military Tech Control or Patch and Test Facilities (TCF/PTF)