System Administrator, SATCOM Technician

What you'll do

• Operate, maintain, and monitor Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair connectivity for local and wide area networks and end-to-end telecommunications.
• Maintain circuit switching systems and long-haul communications/transmission systems.
• Analyze equipment performance to identify problems and implement corrective actions for efficient operation.
• Monitor the status and performance of transmission and receive systems.
• Respond quickly to circuit outages and coordinate with distant end facilities to restore services.
• Manage TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders like SKLs.
• Perform basic administration on Microsoft and Linux operating system environments.

What we're looking for

• Must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree, or 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Must be skilled in using common SATCOM test equipment and understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams.
• Must have knowledge of Network System Administration and experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems.
• Must be familiar with TACLANE encryption devices, Crypto Device Loaders, and CISCO routers and switches.
• Prior military satellite communications technician experience (preferred).
• CCNA certification (preferred).
• Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience (preferred).
• Experience with operations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of generators and HVAC/ECU climate control systems (preferred).