3030 Senior SATCOM Technician

Contact One Communications, Inc.; Bosco Chiesanuova; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in communications seeks a qualified technician for a vital role supporting NATO operations in maintaining satellite ground terminals and communications facilities. The job involves extensive responsibilities, including operating communication systems and training personnel, demanding a strong technical background and NATO SECRET security clearance.

Competenze

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance required.
• 2-4 years experience in related fields.
• Basic to moderate knowledge of satellite systems and maintenance.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain satellite ground terminals and communication systems.
• Participate in on-the-job training and improve existing training programs.
• Support NATO operations as required.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Fault diagnosis and repair

Experience with communication systems

Formazione

Higher vocational training

Secondary education

Strumenti

Cryptographic equipment

Routers

Switches

GPS Frequency Reference Standards

Fiber Optical cables

TCP/IP fundamentals

Descrizione del lavoro

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.