Job Posting: Network Technician (NOC) – NASA MAOF
Location: NASA Marshal Space (MSFC), Huntsville, AL Shift: Full-Time on site, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (24/7 Coverage)
The Role
Join the Altech Solutions team at the heart of NASA’s mission communications. As a Network Technician at the NASA MAOF - Mission Operation Center you will be responsible for the secure, reliable flow of mission-critical data for space and aeronautical operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring technical precision and a commitment to mission success.
Compensation & Federal Compliance (SCA/WD)
This position is governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD).
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Base Hourly Rate: $31.45/hour.
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Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.09/hour added to the base rate.
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Note: Per SCA guidelines, this H&W adder is provided for you to purchase benefits through the company or on the open market. If you are already covered (e.g., via a spouse or as a Veteran with TRICARE/VA benefits), this $4.93/hour is added directly to your gross salary.
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Shift Differential: In accordance with Alabama labor law and the 12-hour shift structure, additional pay is applied for night and weekend rotations to ensure competitive take-home pay for non-standard hours.
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Benefits: 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 Weeks PTO, and Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
Key Responsibilities
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Mission Monitoring: Use tools such as NNMi, MRTG, and CACTI to monitor NASA’s mission network health.
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Tier 1/2 Support: Troubleshoot and maintain routers, switches, and telecom equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena).
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Cisco CLI Operations: Perform real-time configuration and diagnostic tasks via the Cisco Command Line Interface.
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Incident Response: Coordinate with NASA centers to resolve dataflow issues under tight deadlines.
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Shift Work: Maintain continuous network availability via 12-hour rotating shifts.
Qualifications
Required:
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Security: Must hold an Active Public Trust Clearance (US Citizenship Required).
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Technical: Working knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, and WAN connectivity.
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Hands-on: Experience with Cisco/Juniper hardware and troubleshooting tools (traceroute, ping, SNMP).
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CLI Proficiency: Ability to navigate and execute commands within the Cisco CLI environment.
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Operational Composure: Ability to work under pressure in real-time mission settings.
Preferred:
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Experience with SONET, MPLS, or T1/T3 links.
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Familiarity with Linux systems and serial interfaces (RS232, V.35).
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Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a mission-driven team supporting NASA’s critical network infrastructure
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Develop skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every second counts
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Access ongoing training opportunities, including potential travel to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for specialized training
