3030 Senior SATCOM Technician

Required Security Clearance:

NATO SECRET

DUTIES AND ROLE

This post involves shift work.

Under the direction of the Shift Chief and Chief Technician, the incumbent will perform duties including:

• Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Anchor Component and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fiber) terminating at the SAC site.
• Maintain SAC site logs and ensure proper outage reporting.
• Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders.
• Operate/maintain data networks to support reach-back/backhaul for deployed NATO forces.
• Provide feedback to improve training programs and ensure maintenance personnel follow procedures.
• Participate in On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement formal training.
• Perform duties as requested by Station Command related to daily site operations and its role within NCIA, NATO, and the local community.
• Deputize for higher-grade staff if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• Higher vocational training with 2 years post-related experience or secondary education with 4 years post-related experience.
• At least 2 years' experience with satellite ground terminals/stations or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight.
• Basic experience with antenna subsystems, including radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo, and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair.
• Basic experience with transmit and receive chains, including up and down converters, LNAs, and high power amplifiers.
• Basic experience with MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers, and switches.
• Basic experience with computer-assisted Monitor and Control Systems (MCS).
• Basic experience with GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and distribution systems.
• Basic experience with Fiber Optical cables and related systems.
• Basic experience with digital techniques, TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission, and telecommunications quality assurance.
• Experience in testing and maintaining modern communication systems.
• Effective communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and good briefing abilities.

Desirable Experience and Education

• Experience with digital network management, fault, security, and configuration management, including packet switching systems supporting voice and data transfer.
• Experience working in an international environment with military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities, ACO, and ACT.