Senior SATCOM Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior SATCOM Engineer designs, installs, maintains and supports Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Area Network (WAN) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructures. The role provides high-level technical support for voice and data network systems, maintains network documentation and hardware/software standards, and manages projects to upgrade communication equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 network support for complex enterprise WAN and LAN environments
• Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for advanced RF systems
• Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve network and system issues
• Monitor and resolve service requests in accordance with established SLAs
• Operate and maintain Satellite Modems, Redundancy Switches, Up/Down Converters, High Power Amplifiers (HPAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Low Noise Block (LNB), Intermediate Frequency (IF) cables, Antennas, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Antenna Control Units (ACU), HVAC units, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and Generators
• Utilize Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) for maintenance and troubleshooting
• Operate FDMA and TDMA modems and iDirect, Linkway modems and hubs
• Manage telecommunications installation supplies, daily inventory, and all assigned terminals

Must haves

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Interim Secret Clearance acceptable)
• US Citizenship required
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience supporting installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of satellite communications electronic systems or equipment
• At least ten (10) years of experience operating and maintaining tactical satellite systems, including antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up/down converters, fiber optic/coax/Ethernet cables, FDMA and TDMA modems, and modem hub operations
• Network+ and Security+ certifications required
• Meet applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for Network Operations Specialist, Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Nice to haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Proven expertise with commercial and military satellite TDMA/FDMA modems
• Additional DoD 8140-approved certifications such as Cloud+, GCIH, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, or GICSP
• Ability to travel to support mission up to 10%

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