Automation Technician

at  Leidos

Description
The Leidos Defense Group is seeking an Automation Technician with a active SECRET clearance for assignment to Fort Bliss, TX. The successful candidate will be part of an end-user embedded, multidisciplinary, Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) team, functioning as an Automation Technician with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system. This position assists the end-user in the on-site, day-to-day operation and maintenance of the THAAD Fire Control & Command systems, Launcher systems, and other THAAD peculiar equipment in accordance with established documentation. This position will assist the end-user in their performance of Field-Level tasks and perform all Sustainment-Below-Depot Level THAAD peculiar tasks. The successful candidate will perform all duties under minimal supervision and cross-train within the team to gain proficiency in working with other elements of the THAAD support system.
This position is designated as Mission Essential with a requirement for worldwide deployments and will require deployment training, military exercise participation, and other related training for the area of operations. The successful candidate will support military movement to a potentially hazardous zone, support any and all lead up events, working overtime and nonstandard shifts, as necessary.
Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include, but not limited to: scheduling and conducting services, configuration and data management, troubleshooting, and HW/SW installation.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis and failure troubleshooting that are above the level of the end-user to include, but not limited to: software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical system, and networks.
• Recommend courses of action to the customer, end-user, and peers based on experiential knowledge.
• Create, update, and complete Work Orders with timely professionalism and verify the completeness and accuracy of maintenance reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Handle and inspect electrostatic sensitive devices.
• Support the end-user’s training programs through collaboration with our customer’s program partners to ensure highly trained and competent service members.
• Understand the customer’s expectations and perceptions in order to provide the best support possible; focusing on mission, values, and goals.
• Establish trust and confidence by creating and maintaining open, candid lines of communication with the customer, end-user, and partner companies & agencies.
• Demonstrate discipline, adaptability, attention to detail, sound judgement, initiative, and ability to foster collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance; must possess a SECRET clearance to be considered.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain CompTIA A+ Certification.
• Must possess and maintain CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certification; must possess the certification to be considered.
• Must meet physical deployment standards as set forth in, but not limited to, DoD Instruction 3020.41, Operational Contract Support, and applicable modifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Passport (Blue Book) and have no restrictions on international travel.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Please refer the Job description for details