Tactical SATCOM O&M Support

Trace Systems Inc.; Haren; Sur place; EUR 107 000 - 142 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trace Systems Inc. in Brussels, Belgium, seeks a Tactical SATCOM O&M Support to operate and maintain tactical satellite systems, including SNAP, SWAN, ISA, and WPPL, delivering reliable network services in challenging environments.

The role requires DoD certifications, 7+ years of satellite experience, and ability to travel up to 25%. You will work with IP routing, QoS, VoIP, and RF subsystems, ensuring secure, low-latency communications for mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Active US government secret clearance required (Interim acceptable).
• US citizenship required due to contract requirements.
• DCWF DoD 8140 441- Network Operations Specialist aligned certs or training.
• Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CCNA or DoD 8140-approved equivalents.

Responsabilités

• Operate tactical SATCOM systems per training and certification.
• Apply network theory and protocols in daily operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot DMVPN architectures.
• Implement routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP.
• Apply VLANs, VTP, Port Security, STP practices.
• Use Cisco encryption within DMVPN for secure comms.

Connaissances

IP routing

VoIP

QoS

Network ops

SATCOM operations

Formation

Associates degree preferred

Outils

Cisco equipment

DMVPN

FDMA/TDMA tech

Description du poste

Job Overview

Job Title: Tactical SATCOM O&M Support

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Job Responsibilities

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 Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)/Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP), Support Wide Area Network (SWAN), Inflatable SATCOM Antenna (ISA), and Wireless Point to Point Links (WPPL).

• Operate tactical SATCOM systems based on formal training and certification.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of network protocols and foundational network theory in daily operations.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN) architectures.
• Implement and support routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
• Apply switching fundamentals such as VLANs, VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP), Port Security, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Utilize Cisco encryption technologies within DMVPN environments to ensure secure communications.
• Understand and apply TCP acceleration techniques to optimize performance over satellite links.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidates must meet applicable DCWF DoD 8140 requirements for the assigned work role (441- Network Operations Specialist, Basic) through approved certifications, or education, or military training, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 certifications may include CND, Network+, Security+, CCNA, or other DoD 8140-approved higher-level certifications aligned to the assigned work role.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with satellite terminal systems is required.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a tactical environment operating and maintaining key satellite components, including antenna controllers, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Low Noise Blocks (LNBs), up/down converters, and various cabling types such as fiber optic, coaxial, and Ethernet. Proficiency with FDMA and TDMA satellite modems is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in both commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures. Strong background in IP routing and switching, VoIP, Quality of Service (QoS), T1/E1 voice and data systems, and Foreign Exchange Server (FXS) configurations. Experience with MRT systems is preferred.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Satellite Line of Sight (LOS) and Near Line of Sight (NLOS) communication methods.
• Required Certifications : Network+ and Security+.
• Able to travel to support mission up to 25%.

Education

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

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.

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.