Protected Distributed Systems Inspector Job Listing at Tetra Tech BlueWater in Dahlgren, VA (Job ID 3115)

Description

Overview

Bluewater Federal is looking for a Protected Distributed Systems Inspector to support the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

• Perform daily PDS inspections (365 days/year) across NSWCDD facilities in deliberately random order and times, maintain inspection logs, sustain/update official PDS drawings and building infrastructure packages, prepare TEMPEST Request (TRQ) packages and PDS approval requests, and support cable plant QA for classified/unclassified networks—responding on‑site within 1 hour when incidents or after‑hours outages require action
• Conduct daily PDS inspections and document results in the PDS daily log report
• Maintain, update, and deliver PDS drawings (minimum annually) and install updated communications shed drawings after moves/adds/changes; keep functional area logical diagrams current
• Develop, submit, and track TEMPEST Request (TRQ) packages and PDS approval requests to NIWC per Government‑approved processes
• Develop and maintain Building Infrastructure Drawing packages (cable tray pathways, comm room layouts, drop locations, logical connectivity, cabinet layouts, legends)
• Maintain and deliver Communications Diagrams
• Perform/coordinate physical infrastructure installation tasks (racks, UPS, WAPs, routers/switches, patch panels, inside/outside fiber and copper, and PDS elements)
• Execute QA assessments of cable plant per Government QA procedures; maintain generated documentation in the approved repository/location
• Support after‑hours incident response (on‑site within 1 hour) for PDS/network physical incidents, coordinating with Security, O&M, and IT leads; prepare end‑user notifications when required.

• 2+ years of professional experience in facility technical operation and maintenance
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Working knowledge of PDS standards and practices for classified infrastructure; understanding of TEMPEST fundamentals sufficient to compile accurate TRQ packages and comply with Navy guidance.
• Skill in producing/maintaining as‑built and topology drawings in tools compatible with Government systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio).
• Familiarity with cable plant installation methods, materials, labeling, documentation, and quality assurance in DoD facilities
• Ability to manage daily randomized inspections year‑round; strong fieldwork discipline, documentation rigor, and cross‑team coordination
• DoD CWF / DoD 8570.01‑M: Maintain applicable baseline certification (as designated) and complete required training

BlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

• 2+ years of professional experience in facility technical operation and maintenance
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Working knowledge of PDS standards and practices for classified infrastructure; understanding of TEMPEST fundamentals sufficient to compile accurate TRQ packages and comply with Navy guidance.
• Skill in producing/maintaining as‑built and topology drawings in tools compatible with Government systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio).
• Familiarity with cable plant installation methods, materials, labeling, documentation, and quality assurance in DoD facilities
• Ability to manage daily randomized inspections year‑round; strong fieldwork discipline, documentation rigor, and cross‑team coordination
• DoD CWF / DoD 8570.01‑M: Maintain applicable baseline certification (as designated) and complete required training

BlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

• Perform daily PDS inspections (365 days/year) across NSWCDD facilities in deliberately random order and times, maintain inspection logs, sustain/update official PDS drawings and building infrastructure packages, prepare TEMPEST Request (TRQ) packages and PDS approval requests, and support cable plant QA for classified/unclassified networks—responding on‑site within 1 hour when incidents or after‑hours outages require action
• Conduct daily PDS inspections and document results in the PDS daily log report
• Maintain, update, and deliver PDS drawings (minimum annually) and install updated communications shed drawings after moves/adds/changes; keep functional area logical diagrams current
• Develop, submit, and track TEMPEST Request (TRQ) packages and PDS approval requests to NIWC per Government‑approved processes
• Develop and maintain Building Infrastructure Drawing packages (cable tray pathways, comm room layouts, drop locations, logical connectivity, cabinet layouts, legends)
• Maintain and deliver Communications Diagrams
• Perform/coordinate physical infrastructure installation tasks (racks, UPS, WAPs, routers/switches, patch panels, inside/outside fiber and copper, and PDS elements)
• Execute QA assessments of cable plant per Government QA procedures; maintain generated documentation in the approved repository/location
• Support after‑hours incident response (on‑site within 1 hour) for PDS/network physical incidents, coordinating with Security, O&M, and IT leads; prepare end‑user notifications when required.