SATCOM System Admin - Secret Clearance, On-Site Japan

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); 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 seeks a System Administrator – SATCOM Technician to support hardened satellite terminal operations in Shariki, Japan. This on-site role requires a current clandestine security clearance and IAT Level II certification, with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule and potential for overtime and bonuses.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining SATCOM terminals, analyzing performance, and coordinating with network teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience, or Master’s with 0 years, or 6 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD 8140 (IAT Level II or higher) certification at time of application.
• Active in-scope Secret clearance at time of application.
• 12-hour rotating shift (24x7) requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair Satellite Terminal systems and associated networks.
• Analyze capability and performance; identify problems and take corrective actions.
• Monitor transmission/receive systems and network links for outages; coordinate restoration.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Security clearance

SATCOM

Network administration

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT/Math/Physics or related field

Master’s degree in related field (0 years experience)

6 years relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SATCOM test equipment

TACLANE encryption devices

Crypto Device Loaders (SKLs)

Cisco routers & switches

Linux (Red Hat)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Missile Defense Integration seeks a System Administrator – SATCOM Technician to support hardened satellite terminal operations in Shariki, Japan. This on-site role requires a current clandestine security clearance and IAT Level II certification, with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule and potential for overtime and bonuses.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining SATCOM terminals, analyzing performance, and coordinating with network teams to ensure