SATCOM Technician - Military veterans preferred

SATCOM Technician
Shariki, Japan

Selected SATCOM technicians will provide technical services support of a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) small transportable satellite terminal.

Responsibilities:

• 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, and 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
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (Security + CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
  

Technical Skills Required:

• Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment.
• Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits.
• Knowledge of Network System Administration.
• Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments/platforms.
• Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs.
• Familiarity with CISCO routers.

Number of Years of Experience Required: 6 Years

Other:

• Relocation package available to qualified candidates through Raytheon relocation services

• Position requires 24x7 shift work. Candidate will be assigned to a shift, to be determined by mission requirements.

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