Mission-Critical SATCOM System Administrator (24x7)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is seeking a System Administrator – SATCOM Technician (26-469) to support hardened SATCOM Terminal systems in Shariki, Japan. The role requires a current Secret clearance, 12-hour shifts, and rotating 24x7 coverage to support strategic national security missions.

The ideal candidate will have strong SATCOM, networking, and Linux/Windows experience, with certification at IAT Level II+ and experience with CISCO equipment.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at start.
• Current in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at application.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2 years experience, or 6 years experience as alternative.
• Experience with SATCOM equipment and test tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair SATCOM Terminal systems and LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Analyze performance, identify problems, and take corrective actions.
• Monitor status of transmission/receive systems and ensure uptime.
• Respond quickly to outages and coordinate with distant facilities to restore services.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

SATCOM principles

Network system administration

Troubleshooting

24x7 shift readiness

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Master’s degree in related field (0 years)

6 years relevant work experience as alternative to degree

Tools

SATCOM test equipment

TACLANE encryption devices

Crypto Device Loaders (SKLs)

Cisco routers and switches

Linux systems

Microsoft operating systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is seeking a System Administrator – SATCOM Technician (26-469) to support hardened SATCOM Terminal systems in Shariki, Japan. The role requires a current Secret clearance, 12-hour shifts, and rotating 24x7 coverage to support strategic national security missions.

The ideal candidate will have strong SATCOM, networking, and Linux/Windows experience, with certification at IAT Level II+ and experience with CISCO equipment.