SATCOM Systems Specialist (Secret SSBI)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication Network, Routers, Satellite Communications (SATCOM)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

GDIT has an exciting opportunity for a SATCOM Systems Specialist to support U.S. Army Europe in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

The SATCOM Systems Specialist will work as a team to provide 24/7/365 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of satellite communications networks as well as configuring routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN terrestrial systems and circuits.  Primary duties are to serve as the SATCOM Help Desk representative, communications Node Site Coordinator (NSC), and network support duties to include router/switch configurations, cable installation and management, and COMSEC keying and management.  Primary systems supported include the US Army MET-T and SNAP terminals as well as the Transportable Radar Communications Complex (TRCC) system.  

The location is in an unaccompanied remote austere location with possible exposure to hazardous conditions.  Experience working in downrange military environments required.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a SATCOM Systems Specialist, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe and AFRICOM. You will play a crucial role in mission command support.

• Manage the SATCOM Help Desk to receive and coordinate remediation of trouble calls from lower and higher echelons.  

• Monitor satellite communications and report issues and/or outages in accordance with local procedures.

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain SATCOM earth terminals and supporting RF equipment.

• Conduct detailed site surveys evaluating terrain, RF propagation, environmental constraints, and infrastructure requirements.

• Apply advanced RF engineering principles to optimize satellite links, mitigate interference, and ensure reliable connectivity.

• Install, configure, and maintain switches and routers and network fiber/copper cabling to maintain satellite communications and local LAN environment.

• Key, rekey cryptographic devices such as the KG-175D/G.

• Coordinate ASI's and Preventive Maintenance of satellite terminal supporting equipment, such as shelters, power generators, and Environmental Control Units (ECU) with other vendors as required.

• Create and maintain SATCOM architecture and infrastructure diagrams and communication plans.

• Troubleshoot SATCOM hardware and software issues in real time operational environments.

• Evaluate new SATCOM technologies and capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and deployment reports.

• Coordinate with program managers, engineering teams, and military stakeholders to ensure successful field operations.

• Provide guidance to junior technicians and may serve as a task or team functional lead. (Not a people manager)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience

• Clearance Level: Secret Level Security Clearance with an SSBI/Tier 5 Investigation

• Certifications: DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT certification such as CompTIA Security+ is required and maintain IAT compliance as a condition of continued employment. Industry level certification such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA desired. Industry cabling certification such as FOA or BICSI copper/fiber desired.

• Required Skills and Experience: knowledge of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks. Experience maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability. Experience coordinating the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated, cross-functional team a must.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: ​

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

ISR HAR KEREN - (APC254)

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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