SES Space & Defense

Satellite Operations Center Technician

SES Space & Defense

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

LinuxTCP/IPTypeScriptUnix

About the role

  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 satellite and network operations support
  • Continuously monitor network and satellite space segment performance to provide customer Tier 1 and Tier 2 support as required
  • Remotely troubleshoot VSAT systems via iDirect software
  • Resolve customer issues related to broadband IP communication via satellite transmission; support complex systems installations and startup at customer sites
  • Monitor iDirect TDMA equipment configurations and network performance, in real time, and report conditions and anomalies to the designated Team Lead
  • Prepare reports on network utilization, performance and activity as required
  • Open and track trouble tickets via Remedy as required to resolve network or remote terminal issues
  • Analyze and resolve end-user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate manner and provide end-user training where required
  • Monitor and test satellite network performance and provide satellite network performance statistics and reports
  • Assist in network design and capacity planning
  • Isolate and correct network faults using network management tools (iMonitor, iBuilder, and Solarwinds)
  • Manage service restoration activities and track/update trouble ticketing system (Remedy)
  • Provide status reports to customers and management personnel
  • Provide testing and implementation support of new software releases for deployed network equipment

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED, Associates degree or higher preferred
  • At least 5 years of SATCOM experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
  • Experience managing and supporting iDirect Hub solutions, TCP/IP, general networking concepts, and strong knowledge of SATCOM/RF concepts
  • One year education or directly related experience in network operations center support duties
  • Security+ certification within 90 days of hire
  • Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility determination
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • IP Routing
  • Linux/Unix
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Trouble ticket tracking
  • Technical certification (CCNA, CCDA, CCNP or CCDP)
Benefits
  • SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
VSAT systemsiDirect softwareTCP/IPnetwork operations center supportIP RoutingLinuxUnixtrouble ticket trackingnetwork management toolsSATCOM/RF concepts
Soft skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsindependent workteamwork
Certifications
Security+CCNACCDACCNPCCDP