Description

Job Title: Tactical SATCOM Operator

Job Location: Fort Drum, NY

The Tactical SATCOM Operator position shall be responsible for:

• Knowledge of tactical and commercial satellite communication equipment.                                               
• Operation of Satellite Modems, associated cables, and interconnects; Low Noise Block (LNB); Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable and connections; Antenna, Antenna motors, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Antenna Control Unit (ACU), and associated cabling and interconnects; Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); Generator (if applicable).
• Knowledge of how to use Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) equipment; power meter, spectrum analyzer, firebird, or voltmeter.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways and firewalls.
• Understanding of routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Experience with technologies like Multi-Schedule Private Line Service Tariffs (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), MLA Virtual Private Network (VPNs).
• Experience with Wireless, Riverbed, and Call Manager Express.
• Install, repair, and maintain Tactical VSATs to include, but not limited to, installation and maintenance of fiber optic cabling, into buildings and manholes. Install, terminate, test and repair CAT5E/6 cable infrastructure to include patch panels, cables, racks, cabinets, etc.
• Configure and have a working knowledge of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) network or Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) network configurations.
• Configure and integrate Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment (e.g., KG -175D, KG-175 Classic, KG-250X, and KG-175E) into all tactical SATCOM systems.
• Provide training on tactical SATCOM equipment when required.
• Must be able to submit a Satellite Access Request / Gateway Access Request (SAR/GAR).
• Able to travel CONUS/OCONUS to support the mission 10% or more.

This position is compensated on an hourly basis.  The anticipated annualized compensation range for this role is $95,000 to $105,000, based on a full-time schedule.  Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• An Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret Clearance. 
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Four (4) years of experience in support of installations, repair, troubleshooting or maintenance of communications electronic systems or equipment.
• Four (4) years of experience operating in a tactical environment operating/maintaining antenna controllers, SSPA, LNB, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems (satellite modems).
• Experience with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and commercial TDMA/DAMA modems.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred or 4 - 6 years military experience in related field with advanced commercial certification instead of education.

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.   

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text 'tracejobs' to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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