NOC Support Engineer

Inmarsat; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a NOC Support Engineer to enhance their satellite communication services. This role involves maintaining and managing the NOC's software and monitoring infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance of global MPLS and SATCOM networks. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various engineering teams, providing critical support and training to improve operational efficiency. With a focus on troubleshooting and network reliability, this position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Satellite Operations or NOC operations.
• Technical education in Electronics, Telecommunications, or IT-related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NOC monitoring and reporting infrastructure.
• Provide IT support to NOC systems and applications.
• Support Tier 1 and 2 teams with troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting in RF environments

Networking technologies

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

MaxView

Hawkeye/Ixia

TCP/IP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Telecommunications

8+ years of relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iDirect tools

Data reporting tools (Cognos, Crystal Reports)

Job description

Inmarsat Government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viasat, Inc., responsible for the organization’s leadership position in the U.S. government market. It is headquartered in Reston, VA, with network assets and operations around the globe. Inmarsat Government provides its services and products in accordance with a system that is registered to ISO9001:2015. Inmarsat Government, a Viasat company, continues to deliver the world’s most advanced global, mobile satellite communication services to U.S. defense, intelligence, homeland security, public safety and civilian agencies, with highly reliable, secure and affordable connectivity.

Built with government users in mind, Inmarsat Government solutions provide resilient, flexible capabilities to complement government satellite resources, anytime, anywhere. Leveraging an industry-leading scalable, multi-band network infrastructure, Inmarsat Government offers a suite of managed network services and end-to-end communication solutions to support users on land, at sea and in the air, even in the world’s most remote regions.

Position Summary:

The NOC Support Engineer is responsible for maintaining, modifying, and managing the NOC's software and monitoring infrastructure, including hardware and software applications used to monitor and manage Inmarsat Government's global MPLS and SATCOM networks. This position also supports proactive monitoring of Platinum customer services to ensure SLA compliance.

The NOC Support Engineer acts as the technical liaison between the NOC and the IP Engineering, IT Engineering, RF Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Systems Engineering teams. Duties include network monitoring, device commissioning, service activations, fault detection and resolution, problem dissemination, and performance reporting for IP, VoIP, and RF satellite services (data, voice, and video).

Additionally, the NOC Support Engineer identifies knowledge gaps within the IGNOC team and develops/delivers training to improve the team's skillset and performance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain stable operations of the NOC monitoring and reporting infrastructure.
• Provide dedicated IT support to NOC laptops, desktops, and video display systems.
• Serve as the SME for NOC-supporting applications, including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, MaxView, SatMonics, and Hawkeye/Ixia.
• Design, create, and maintain custom interfaces within existing platforms to improve situational awareness of network status and performance.
• Enable the collection of accurate performance metrics and KPIs to support MTTR, SLA compliance, and trend analysis.
• Work closely with IT engineering, RF engineering, IP engineering, cybersecurity, operations personnel, and product development to ensure network reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Identify, propose, and implement network and application enhancements.
• Utilize metrics and trend analysis to reduce MTTR and improve network performance.
• Support Knowledge Management, coaching, IT Service Management improvements, and customer reporting initiatives.
• Support Tier 1 and 2 teams with troubleshooting, escalation, and service restoration.
• Backup NOSC Specialist and/or Shift Supervisor during periods of heavy call volume.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong troubleshooting skills in RF, IP, and MPLS environments.
• Extensive technical knowledge of networking and network security technologies and protocols.
• Proficient with SolarWinds, MaxView, Hawkeye/Ixia, ServiceNow, and SatMonics.
• Familiarity with Windows Domain, Active Directory, DNS, Telnet, DHCP, FTP, and SSL.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, and terrestrial networking concepts.
• Proficient in the use of iDirect tools (iBuilder, iMonitor) and understanding of iDirect alarm management.
• Working knowledge of Teleport Earth Station Facilities and teleport operations.
• Strong understanding of RF Engineering principles and antenna technologies (fixed and auto-point).
• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and metrics-driven.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a goal-oriented team.
• Ability to perform under pressure and in high-paced environments.

Qualifications:

• Technical education in Electronics, Telecommunications, or IT-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent work experience (8+ years) supporting complex, high-performance networks.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Satellite Operations, Control Systems, and/or NOC operations.
• CCNA, JNCIA, or equivalent certifications preferred; CCNP highly desirable.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to other network monitoring and ITSM systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Experience in data reporting and analysis tools (Cognos, Crystal Reports, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights.

Required Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Inmarsat Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer