SATCOM Systems Specialist (Secret SSBI)- Israel
Communication
Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
Technical Support
REQ#: RQ146892
Public Trust: SSBI (T5)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
Job Description
The SATCOM Systems Specialist will work as a team to provide 24/7/365 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of satellite communications networks as well as configuring routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN terrestrial systems and circuits. Primary duties are to serve as the SATCOM Help Desk representative, communications Node Site Coordinator (NSC), and network support duties to include router/switch configurations, cable installation and management, and COMSEC keying and management. Primary systems supported include the US Army MET-T and SNAP terminals as well as the Transportable Radar Communications Complex (TRCC) system.
Duties include:
Manage the SATCOM Help Desk to receive and coordinate remediation of trouble calls from lower and higher echelons.
Monitor satellite communications and report issues and/or outages in accordance with local procedures.
Install, configure, and maintain switches and routers and supporting cabling to maintain satellite communications and local LAN environment.
Key, rekey cryptographic devices such as the KG-175D.
Coordinate ASI's and maintenance of satellite terminal supporting equipment, such as shelters, power generators, and Environmental Control Units (ECU) with other vendors as required.
Create and maintain SATCOM architecture and infrastructure diagrams and communication plans.
May serve as a team or task leader. (Not a people manager)
Minimum Qualifications:
Secret Level Security Clearance with an SSBI/Tier 5 Investigation
BA/BS (or equivalent experience), or 5+ years of related experience
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required on Day 1 (CompTia Sec+ minimum).
Valid Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
Top Secret or higher security clearance
ITIL-F certification
Windows or Network certification a plus
The location is considered austere/ remote, and therefore unaccompanied. HOLA is provided, but use and import of a POV is not. Leased vehicles are provided for transportation to / from work.
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Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIA
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
About Our Work
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COVID-19 Vaccination
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