From Network Operations Security Centers across CONUS and OCONUS to some of Federal law enforcement’s most critical enterprise networks, Synteras, an Akima Company, has been at the forefront of our nation’s vital IT, communications and cybersecurity efforts. Our teams have a relentless pursuit of quality, uncompromising security, and an absolute commitment to achieve superior mission outcomes for each of our customers. To support new and existing business, Synteras is seeking talented individuals with proven experience in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, systems engineering, project management; and in military, intelligence and civilian mission execution. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.
 

Responsibilities:

• Staffs the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center (NDCAC) Technical Resource Group (TRG).


• Answers and processes calls and emails from users for NDCAC services or issues.


• Coordinate with the PM/TL to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction. Make recommendations, if needed for improvement or corrective action.


• Assist PM/TL with the preparation of status reports and presentation on staff schedules, call volume and ticketing statistics.


• Manages, logs, tracks, monitor and reports on all issues and problems using a ticketing system.


• Assist end user with general troubleshooting, accessing NDCAC services and support.


• Applies advanced diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions; provides network troubleshooting and support; may participate in the administration and design of websites/SharePoint sites.


• Acts as the first POC to interact with the NDCAC’s federal, state and local LEO contacting the NDCAC for assistance.


• Provide phone and email support to Federal, State and Local LEOs requesting assistance. Evaluates requests for assistance and provides appropriate level of help to the LEO until the issue is resolved or the question answered.


• These requests for assistance may be received via phone calls, emails or in person from LEOs within the NDCAC.


• Provides assistance by disseminating appropriate LES information to LEOs and directing recourses which include; CSP points of contact, best practices, white papers, processes and procedures.


• Assist other NDCAC personnel with problems or issues.


• Support the tiered Help Desk architecture.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance.

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized experience

  
  


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  Experience with criminal investigations in which cyber or electronic surveillance techniques where deployed and successfully executed to apprehend criminals. (i.e. candidate could have been an affiant in a Title 3 or pen-register/trap-trace court order or a member of the Computer Crime or Computer forensic investigation team)

  
  


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  Experience with Federal, State and Local criminal law and criminal proceedings. (i.e. has sworn out and executed search warrants and court orders. Particularly against communications service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Facebook, WhatsApp etc.)

  
  


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  Preferably with experience as a technically trained Detective/Officer/Analyst (i.e. has conducted investigations where he/she is responsible for the deployment, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic surveillance equipment specifically used for communications intercepts or analysis)

  
  


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  Experience analyzing various types of returns from communications service providers (i.e. Call Detail Records, RTT, PCMD, mobile forensic reports, etc.)

  
  


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  Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service centric attitude

  
  


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  Be proficient with Microsoft Office products; especially using Excel (i.e. knows how to import data, apply formatting to cells, use formulas, create pivot tables, etc.)

  
  


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  Possess an understanding of computer operating systems, networks and hardware (i.e. has experience with deploying, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting computer networks such as desktops, Wi-Fi access points, routers, switches, VPN appliances, etc.)

  
  


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  Call center experience is required.

  
  


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  Troubleshooting common desk-top PC and mobile operating systems,

  
  


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  Experience with communications technology research, analysis and documentation.

  
  


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  Providing technical analyses in; Internet and networking technologies and/or Electronic surveillance systems, telecommunications.

  
  


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  Intelligence/analytical and/or investigative experience specific to social media research involving criminal investigations.

  
  


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  Must have at least five (5) years direct related experience in help desk and network support.

  
  


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  A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Information Technology (IT) help desk operations with familiarity in troubleshooting, operating and maintaining IT systems.

  
  


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  Possesses good, positive and customer oriented attitude along with demonstrated oral and written communications skills.

  
  

Desired Qualifications:

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  Possession of one or more IT industry certifications such as Net+, A+, Sec+, CCNA, NATIA – Certified Technical Investigator (CTI) etc. are preferred but not required.

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 
 
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