O&M Technician - Communication & Network Specialist

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one. 

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

O&M Technician – Communication & Network Specialist

Location: Deploy to Japan

Security Clearance: Minimum Secret

Education: Associate degree in Computer Science or a graduate of US Navy C school (see required curriculum below)

Experience: 3 years (or 4 years with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification in lieu of a degree)

Position Summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a highly capable O&M Technician – Communication & Network Specialist to support a large Department of Defense contract. As an O&M Technician, you will be responsible for performing on-call engineering services, including maintenance, repair, installation, testing, retrofitting of hardware and software, troubleshooting, training, and documentation updates. This role will contribute to the smooth operation of critical systems and equipment while at sea.

Join Caribou Thunder and contribute your expertise to support mission-critical operations. If you have a strong technical background, enjoy being at sea, and are eager to contribute to national defense, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Complete Description

As an O&M Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuous operation of critical systems and equipment. You will be responsible for performing on-call engineering services, including maintenance, repair, installation, testing, retrofitting of hardware and software, troubleshooting, training, and documentation updates.

This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data networks, digital computers, microprocessors, and distributed data systems.

Operate and maintain technology 24 hours a day while at-sea and at least 10 hours a day while in port.

Participate in T-AGOS ship operations, including equipment maintenance /modification, mission preparation, and extended periods at sea.

Provide training to personnel on system operation and maintenance.

Update documentation to accurately reflect system configurations and procedures.

Conduct dockside and at-sea troubleshooting to ensure uninterrupted system functionality.

T-AGOS ship mission period is generally 6 months at sea performing the mission, then 3 months stateside. During the 6-month mission period, T-AGOS vessels will periodically enter remote ports for stores and minor mission maintenance. Port visits may vary from 3-14 days. 

30 days in port twice a year for equipment maintenance/modification and mission preparation.

TAGOS O&M technicians with assigned duties can live aboard the ship while in port. 

1 week training in Virginia Beach before deployment.

Minimum Requirements

-US Navy electronics C school required curriculum must relate to the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of:

    -Secure networks and communications systems