Tactical SATCOM O&M Support

Job Title: Tactical SATCOM O&M Support

Location: Brussels, Belgium

The Tactical SATCOM O&M Support position will support the day-to-day end users of tactical satellite systems to include but not limited to SNAP, SWAN, ISA, and WPPL.

• Must have formal operator training for tactical SATCOM systems.
• Experience in protocol/Network Theory.
• Demonstrate understanding, configuration and troubleshooting ability of DMVPN Architecture.
  
• Ablility to perform routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, RIPand RIP).
  
• Procifient with switching fundamentals (Virtual Local Area Network System (VLANS),VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP), Port Security, Spanning Tree).
• Knowledgeable with Cisco Encryption Concepts within a DMVPN Architecture.
  
• Understand Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Acceleration over Satellite concepts.
• Manage and maintain telecommunication installation supplies.
• Maintain daily on-hand inventories.
• Manage all terminals assigned.
• Travel CONUS/OCONUS to support missions up to 10%.

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable)

• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience with satellite terminal systems.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience operating in a tactical environment operating/maintaining antenna controllers, Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), Low Noise Block (LNB), up and down converters, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)/TDMA modems (satellite modems).
• Must have experience and skill with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures, IP routing and switching, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), Quality of Service (QoS), Voice and Data - T1/E1, Foreign Exchange Server (FXS), and commercial TDMA/FDMA modems required. Experience with the MRT desired.
• Must have experience with Satellite Line of Sight and Near Line of Sight transport methods.
• The following certifications are required: Security+, Network+ and modem certification(s) (i.e. idirect, GVF training, viasat).

• Associates degree preferred, OR 11 total years of recent specialized experience.

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.  

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.