C2 Systems / Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Maintainer

C2 Systems / Satellite Communication (SATCOM) MaintainerJob Category : Information TechnologyTime Type : Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start : Top SecretEmployee Type : Regular-Long Term AssignmentPercentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%Type of Travel : Local

About this Position :

The USEUCOM Operations Directorate (ECJ3) has a new requirement for the expert operation and maintenance of existing USEUCOM Command and Control (C2) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems in the USEUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), primarily RF using radios and SATCOM infrastructure to pass data to various Programs of Record.

The Tactical Receive Segment (TRS) is the primary software component that decodes the data from encrypted Over-the-air data paths. It supports both Global Command and Control Systems - Joint (GCCS-J) and PDS-M, which ultimately provides EUCOM users with an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) source of critical Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) and Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) data in support of the Common Operational Picture (COP) and theater-level situational awareness.

In addition to maintaining the Radio / SATCOM suites, the C2 Systems / SATCOM Maintainer will support all C2 systems and systems infrastructure on EUCOM Networks. This includes server hardware, storage, network switches, operating systems, and Programs of Records maintained by the C2 Systems Team. Strong Linux skills and knowledge of Kubernetes and containers are recommended. The SATCOM to Systems work ratio is approximately 20 / 80%. This job will be mostly systems work, where the SATCOM work will be more in line with operations checks and training team members to ensure collectively the team is keeping these services available.

You Bring These Qualifications :

• Top Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire TS / SCI
• Provide technical support and asset management of all tactical and commercial satellite communications equipment supporting the EUCOM Operations Division.
• Serve as the Operations Division focal point for technical, non-technical, and administrative issues related to SATCOM.
• Operate and maintain infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems including antenna(s), amplifier(s), radio(s), and cryptographic devices
• Maintain security of KEYMAT and load appropriate segments as required to ensure availability of USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems
• Install and upgrade infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems.
• Maintains connections to internal and external consumers of USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems.
• Apply, maintain, and troubleshoot data filters at the direction of ECJ3 data consumers.
• Coordinate with remote support to resolve external outages and service degradation.
• Coordinate with customers for planned outages and service degradations.
• Advise Government and ELITE C2 systems engineers on capability gaps and implementation strategies.
• Assist Government and ELITE C2 systems engineers in analyzing customer C2 SATCOM capability requirements to identify absent or underperforming services.
• Establish, validate, periodically review, and train team members in operations, maintenance, and restoration procedures for C2 SATCOM Systems.
• Provide expert support to EUCOM staff when coordinating C2 SATCOM systems and services with CJCS, POR representatives, DISA, other EUCOM Staff, and other organizations as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as required.
• The ability to travel to remote locations supports equipment installed throughout the EUCOM AOR.
• Knowledge of tactical and commercial satellite communications equipment.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems, including antenna(s), amplifier(s), radio(s), cryptographic devices, and associated cables and interconnects.
• Knowledge of Information Technology standards and practices.

The Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :