Selected SATCOM technicians will provide technical services support of a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Kyogamisaki, Japan.
Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems.
Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment.
Monitors status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems.
Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, in order to restore communications services.

Requirements

Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair, and be skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment.
Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits and have knowledge of Network System Administration.
Experience working with Microsoft and LINUX operating system environments/platforms.
Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices, Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs, and CISCO routers and switches.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
The position requires an IAT Level II 8140 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
Candidate will be responsible to maintain DoD 8140 certification for the full contract period.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
And more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

SATCOM operationsSATCOM maintenanceSATCOM repairsignal flow analysisend-to-end configuration diagramsNetwork System Administrationcircuit switching systemsLong-Haul communicationstroubleshootingperformance analysis

Soft skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcoordinationanalytical thinkingquick response

Certifications

IAT Level II 8140 Compliant CertificationSecurity+GSECSCNPSSCPCISSPCISAGSESCNA