GSOC Communications Systems Operator (CSO) Liaison

GCyber; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days of Paid Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Military/Jury/Bereavement Leave

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Parking/Transportation Allowance

Job summary

GCyber is seeking a Communications Systems Operator (CSO) Liaison to join the Security Operations Center for a high-profile Air Force mission. This full-time, on-site role at Joint Base Andrews supports a 24/7/365 operation with no hybrid or remote work.

The CSO Liaison tracks aircraft, responds to incidents, and provides troubleshooting guidance to onboard operators. Qualifications include active DoD Top Secret clearance, 5+ years in airborne communications, MCS expertise on specific aircraft,

Qualifications

• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance.
• Expertise with Mission Communications Systems (MCS) of the C-32A, C-40B/C, and/or C-37A/B aircraft.
• DoD 8140/8570 IA baseline certification.
• 5+ years operating, maintaining, or sustaining airborne communications systems, including SATCOM voice and data.
• Prior airborne Communications Systems Operator experience on executive airlift or similar aircraft.
• Experience working real-time incidents to a 15-minute response standard.

Responsibilities

• Track and assist executive aircraft in flight with communications issues and respond to incident calls.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance to Communications Systems Operators on board C-32, C-40, and C-37 aircraft during Mission Communications System problems and outages.
• Advise GSOC leadership on the operation of the Mission Communications System aboard those aircraft.
• Use command and control tools and chat software, such as Mattermost, to support aircraft in flight.
• Review the flight monitoring tools the GSOC uses, including commercial SATCOM provider portals, and recommend improvements.
• Support trend analysis of communications incidents to identify recurring problems.

Skills

DoD TOP SECRET clearance

Airborne MCS expertise

SATCOM voice and data

Real-time incident response

Airborne executive airlift experience

DoD 8140/8570 IA

ServiceNow incident management

Tools

SATCOM portals

Mattermost

ITIL v4 Foundation

ServiceNow

Job description

GCyber is hiring a Communications Systems Operator (CSO) Liaison to work in the security operations center supporting a high-profile Air Force mission. The CSO Liaison tracks aircraft in flight, responds to communications incidents, and provides troubleshooting guidance directly to the Communications Systems Operators on board.

This position is full time onsite at Joint Base Andrews, MD, supports a 24/7/365 operation. Given the classified nature of the work and the mission essential designation of this position, there is no opportunity for hybrid or remote work.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

As the Communication Systems Operator (CSO) Liaison, you will:

• Track and assist executive aircraft in flight with communications issues and respond to incident calls.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance to Communications Systems Operators on board C-32, C-40, and C-37 aircraft during Mission Communications System problems and outages.
• Advise GSOC leadership on the operation of the Mission Communications System aboard those aircraft.
• Use command and control tools and chat software, such as Mattermost, to support aircraft in flight.
• Review the flight monitoring tools the GSOC uses, including commercial SATCOM provider portals, and recommend improvements.
• Support trend analysis of communications incidents to identify recurring problems.

This position requires subject matter expertise with airborne mission communications systems. See the qualifications below for the specific aircraft.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance
• Subject matter expertise with the Mission Communications Systems (MCS) of the C-32A, C-40B/C, and/or C-37A/B aircraft
• DoD 8140/8570 IA baseline certification.
• 5+ years operating, maintaining, or sustaining airborne communications systems, including SATCOM voice and data.
• Prior service as an airborne Communications Systems Operator, or equivalent experience, on executive airlift or similar aircraft.
• Experience working real-time incidents to a 15-minute response standard.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Former USAF Airborne Mission Systems or Airborne Communications Systems Operator (AFSC 1A3X1 or equivalent).
• Prior assignment to the 89th Airlift Wing, 89th Communications Squadron, or the SLC3S-A mission.
• Working knowledge of commercial SATCOM provider monitoring portals.
• ITIL v4 Foundation and ServiceNow incident management experience.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

• 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
• An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
• 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
• Training and Professional Development Plans
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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