Senior Field Technician - Secure Communications & Radio Systems

General Dynamics Information Technology
Sterling, VA
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

FIELD TECHNICIAN IV
Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At General Dynamics IT, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, GDIT is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Field Technician IV to join our team in an OCONUS location.


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
This position, Field Technician IV, is critical to sustaining secure, reliable communications and ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness across the Iraq region.
● Support of mission-critical communications systems in operational or deployed environments.

● Experience with Motorola trunked radio systems (architecture, configuration, sustainment)

● Hands-on experience with POST radio programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting

● Strong IT systems support experience for secure and distributed networks
● Ability to perform maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and sustainment on communications infrastructure
● Experience with COMSEC handling, procedures, and compliance

● Proven troubleshooting and incident response for complex system outages

● Ability to perform tower work at elevations exceeding 100 feet

● Experience operating in austere or high risk environments

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technical field expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Field Technician IV must have:

●COMSEC background (1-5yrs experience handling)

●P25 Radio background supporting VHF/UHF/700/800 band (Kenwood, Motorola, Harris)

● Tactical comm's background (Harris Type 1 encrypted radios)

● Tower climber certification (Willing to obtain a certification within 6 months of employment)

● Motorola trunked system background (1-3years maintain/programming)

● IT Network background (1-3years experience)
● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
● Security clearance level: Secret, eligible to Top Secret
● US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

50-75%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2026-04-08

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