Job Description

Overview:

Job Title: Tactical SATCOM Operator Job Location: Kuwait Job Responsibilities:

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) Minimum Qualifications:

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 Education:

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

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.

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Regular Full-Time