SATCOM Network Engineer - M

Company: Next Step Systems
Location: Belleville
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

SATCOM Network Engineer Qualified candidates must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Candidates must also have a DoD 8750 certification at IAT Level II, Security CE or CCNA Security. This position provides 24/7/365 technical and operational support to tactical customers accessing DoD Gateway facilities. Personnel shall provide support to an extremely complex IP-Based SATCOM network. Candidate will be "mission essential" and able to support rotating 12, 10, or 8hr shifts based upon the requirement and resources available. Responsibilities: - Perform IP network support to include configuration of switches, routers, firewalls and voice equipment. - Perform IP satellite modem support to include configuration and issue of option/boot files. - Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SATCOM and IP network issues. - Remotely access and de-access customers into the IP/SATCOM networks. - Verify equipment is operating in the baseline configuration and react to alarms as necessary. - Remotely provide global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways utilizing the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) and Gateway Access Authorization (GAA). - Utilize ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our client's Baseband, IF, and RF Communications. Qualifications: - High School diploma and 4 years. of relevant experience, additional years of applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. - Be able to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in written form. - Must possess DoD 8570, IAT Level II (SEC or equivalent) Certification. - Minimum Secret clearance with the ability to acquire a Top Secret SSBI. Preferred Qualifications: - Moderate level IP/Networking experience including hands-on configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and IP Modems. - Moderate level knowledge of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateways, call managers, performance enhancing proxies (PEP), and telephony systems. - Moderate understanding and experience with the operation/configuration of MILSATCOM encryption devices. - Moderate understanding and experience in the implementation and delivery of DISN services (VoIP, VoSIP, VTC, NIPR, SIPR). - Moderate understanding and experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) architecture and signal flow. - Utilization of SAA/GAAs as source documentation for network configuration. - Ability to manage IP over SATCOM networks using iDirect or equivalent FM-TDMA hubs. CCNA/CCNP. Keywords: Belleville IL Jobs, SATCOM Network Engineer, Routers, Switches, IP Modems, Firewalls, VoIP, Call Manager, MILSATCOM, Illinois Recruiters, IT Jobs, Illinois Recruiting - provided by Dice

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