Associate Satellite Broadcast Engineer (supporting the U.S. Space Force)

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal seeks a GBSOC Broadcast Engineer at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on engineering, monitoring, and sustaining mission-critical broadcast and network systems for Combatant Command Theater Information Managers and GBS users worldwide.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting across hardware, software, and networks; configuring TCP/IP, VPNs, and multicast; and maintaining documentation while supporting DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of GBS, systems engineering, or IT operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for GBS systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize broadcast system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, network, and service issues in a mission-critical environment.
• Configure and support TCP/IP networks, VPNs, routing, multicast, and related technologies.
• Support Windows desktop and workstation environments and multiple operating systems.
• Collaborate with government personnel and mission partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Networking concepts TCP/IP

Windows OS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT/engineering/related field

Tools

SBM familiarity

Active Directory

SQL Server

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Global Broadcast Service Operations Center (GBSOC) Broadcast Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Position Summary:

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a GBSOC Broadcast Engineer at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. This position is responsible for engineering, monitoring, troubleshooting, and sustaining mission critical broadcast and network systems that support Combatant Command Theater Information Managers and GBS users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering and technical support for GBS systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize broadcast system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, network, and service issues in a mission-critical environment.
• Configure and support TCP/IP networks, VPNs, routing, multicast, and related technologies.
• Support Windows desktop and workstation environments and multiple operating systems.
• Analyze GBS system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with government personnel, COCOM Theater Information Managers, and mission partners.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, outage reports, and engineering procedures.
• Support technology refreshes, system upgrades, testing, and modernization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and configuration management requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Program Management, or related field or equivalent experience DoD Secret security clearance
• Or minimum of four (4) years of relevant GBS experience, systems engineering, communications, or IT operations.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, VPNs, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting GBS Receive Suites.
• Familiarity with Satellite Broadcast Manager (SBM) and satellite communications systems.
• Experience with LAN/WAN operations, multicast traffic, and enterprise network architectures.
• Knowledge of DISA, Space Force, Air Force, or other DoD communications environments.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Customer support or technical help desk experience.

Shift Work Requirement

This position supports 24/7 operations center. Primary duty hours 1100–1900, M-F, with occasional on call coverage required for weekends and holidays.

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We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.