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SATCOM Network Engineer

Technology

Network Engineer

No

O'Fallon, Illinois, United States

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Job Description:

The Defense Group of Leidos has a career opening for a SATCOM Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS), providing 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.

PRIMARY 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma and 2-4 yrs. of relevant experience.

  • 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.

DESIRED 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.

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