Satellite Communication Technician - Ordinary Resident

Datapath, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DataPath, Inc. seeks a Satellite Communications Technician to support DoD gateway systems and tactical SATCOM terminals in a Germany-based field service role.

You will join a multi-terminal support team handling DKET, SIPR/NIPR, MNIS/CENTRIXS and other SATCOM assets. Required are US citizenship, a DoD Secret clearance, a valid US passport, a degree or equivalent experience, and strong OSI/TCP/IP knowledge with UNIX and SATCOM hardware.

Qualifications

• US citizen completing security clearance requirements for DoD work.
• Candidate must possess passport and be eligible for US government clearances.
• Willingness to live and work in Germany for the duration of the contract.
• Experience with SATCOM terminals and associated test equipment.
• Strong understanding of OSI protocols (TCP/IP, X.25, X.400, X.500).
• Knowledge of UHF systems and related field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service and maintenance for DoD gateway systems and earth terminals.
• Perform real time transmission system configuration control and circuit restoration.
• Monitor, report, and perform preventive maintenance per SOPs.
• Adhere to government and corporate policies and conduct team meetings.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to on-site staff.

Skills

US Citizenship

US Passport

DOD Secret Clearance

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering

Associate’s degree + 7 years of related experience

11 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ATM

Frame Relay

Bridges

Routers

Gateways

FDDI

UNIX

Job description

OverviewDataPath, Inc. is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and Commercial markets. Currently, we are seeking a Satellite Communications Technician - OR.This position supports the U.S. Army Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN) Global Field Service Representative (FSR) Support Services program. The program provides FSR support of communications for the Government primarily for operability and sustainment of the Tactical and Strategic antenna system such as the Deployable Ku Earth Terminal (DKET), Mobile DKET, Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)/Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP), United States Marine Corps (USMC) Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) and Commercialization efforts, Micro Very Small Aperture Terminal (mVSAT), VSAT, Inflatable Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Terminal (ISA) CJNCC NETOPS Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS) Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS), Coalition Partner Network-X (CPN-X); and Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)-OIR AO-wide Network, but are not limited to only these terminals and support.The Satellite Communications Technician performs a wide range of activities associated with the day-to-day support for the operation and maintenance of a teleport site.ResponsibilitiesCandidate must be prepared to live and work in Germany. Candidate is required to obtain a work permit and perform job duties, for the duration of the contract, under German Ordinary Resident (OR) status.Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.Provide communication and non-communications functions in support of DoD Gateway Systems, earth terminals, and associated shelters.Support operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, monitoring, reporting, and operational and preventive maintenance.Provide services including real time transmission systems configuration control, circuit restoration, circuit activation, circuit deactivation, quality control and performance standards, status reporting, master station log, and other actions required by policies, responsibilities, and operational procedures.Abide by all corporate, Government, and local labor laws and regulations.Apply performance standards and quality control standards as directed by the Standard Operating Procedures of the company and the Government.Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, as required.QualificationsThis position requires:US CitizenshipUS DOD Secret ClearanceA valid current US PassportAdditional Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering.In lieu of BS degree, an Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of related specialized experience.In lieu of any degree, Eleven (11) years of related specialized experience.Minimum three (3) years of experience in communications software, hardware, or networks.Required specific experience includes protocol analysis, knowledge of OSI protocol (TCP/IP, X.25.X 400, and X.500).Must possess experience with ATM, frame, relay h bridges, routers, gateways, FDDI, and UNIX operating systems.Must possess knowledge of strategic SATCOM terminals: C, Ku, X, and Ka bands. Must possess knowledge of test equipment of their operation.Must possess knowledge of UHF systems.Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) or Enterprise Certified Netware Engineer (ECNE) experience is desired, as well as, supervising the operation and maintenance of communication network systems, mainframe, mini or client/server based.Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.Gilat DataPath, legal name DataPath, Inc., is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.