System Administrator – SATCOM Technician (26-469)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; 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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a System Administrator – SATCOM Technician (26-469) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Sharika, Japan, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. Selected SATCOM technician will provide technical support for a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Shariki, Japan.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/transmission systems
• Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operation of the SATCOM equipment
• Monitors the status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems
• Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, to restore communications services
• Perform other duties and assignments as required

Basic Qualifications

• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience;
• or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience;
• or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start.
• The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Position requires rotating 24x7 shift work.
• Candidate will be assigned to a 12-hour shift, to be determined by mission requirements.
• Some substitute rotation during off-shifts, including nights and weekends, will be required.
• Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Skilled in using common SATCOM test equipment.
• Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits.
• Knowledge of Network System Administration.
• Experience working with Microsoft and Linux operating system environments/platforms.
• Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders, such as SKLs.
• Familiarity with CISCO routers and switches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465
• US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1
• US Army MOS 31S/25S
• or US Marine Corps MOS 2827 PAAWNS experience
• MET experience
• HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience
• A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience
• CCNA certification
• Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
• Basic experience with operations, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of generators and HVAC/ECU climate control systems
• EBEM experience undefined

What We Can Offer You

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Salary

$75,800.00 - $113,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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