Job Description
**Description**
Vertex is seeking a Computer Operator for the Cobra Dane program. This position supports radar and communication system Operations and Maintenance (O&M) at the Cobra Dane radar site on Shemya Island, Alaska. This is a SCA position and reports to the Vertex Site Manager. The typical rotation for this position is on island for 8 weeks and off island at home for 5 weeks. This position performs the following tasks: Coordinates and initializes the AN/FPS-108 radar startup and shutdown procedures. Monitors the mission program and alerts. Activates fence configurations per collection requirements from outside agencies. Initializes and prepares radar system and communications for predicted mission activity. Loads and unloads tape for mission and disk backup activities. Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, and software development outages with internal and outside agencies. Monitors fire, security, and facility performance monitoring stations. Coordinates emergency personnel and damage assessment actions. Acquires documents, reduces, and transmits data from radar calibration satellites. Loads, inventories, destroys, and documents cryptographic media. Inventories and maintains magnetic media libraries. Cleans magnetic media as required. Degausses, declassifies, and disposes of unusable or obsolete magnetic and CD media. Monitors logs and generates trouble reports for accuracy and timely submission. Monitors and maintains access control to the operations center and computer room. Notifies internal and outside agencies of any system anomalies or malfunctions which may result in system degradation. May perform duties as a safety observer or other temporary duties as assigned by the Site Manager.
**Required Skills:**
Active DOD Secret clearance.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Two years' experience on a large mainframe computer system or four years' experience on other computer systems.
+ At least two years' experience in maintaining SECRET magnetic media library and production control functions.
+ Operational experience with Digital Equipment VAX 6523 VMS computer cluster and control groups; Digital Equipment VAX station 4000; Windows PC - Windows 10; Disk Drives and Controllers; Real Time Interface; Peripheral Controllers; Line Printers; and Crypto equipment.
+ Knowledge of Data, Voice and Network equipment a plus.
**Education Requirements:**
+ High school graduate and two years technical electronics training, or equivalent experience
V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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