SATCOM Administrator

Abacus Technology is seeking a SATCOM Administrator to provide technical support for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position.

Design, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Satellite network connectivity.
• Organize and establish engineering standards and standard solutions; coordinated work, and managed tasks.
• Design solutions, troubleshoot, and optimize existing networks utilizing multiplexing and Standard Military Cryptographic Equipment.
• Engineer solutions utilizing Digital Signal Processing, Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Timing/Encryption.
• Assist with the installation and configuration of existing and new SATCOM systems as directed by the NOSC lead technical representative.
• Develop standardized testing and cutover plans for new SATCOM equipment installs.
• Establish testing and remote monitoring procedures to ensure reliable operation of SATCOM operations in the USAFCENT AOR.
• Act as a consultant and provide feedback to the government to optimize the SATCOM networks.
• Identify and evaluate the operational impact of all outages.
• Coordinate with external agencies for outage resolution as required by local policy.
• Prepare and deliver daily USAFCENT communication status report as required.
• Coordinate the Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) process.
• Provide LAN support and WAN Enterprise support.
• Support meetings/briefings, training, and create and maintain documentation as needed.

3+ years experience with satellite communications. Associate's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified (or hold an equivalent certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II). Must hold the ITIL v3 or v4 Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Experience supporting DoD projects. Must have strong communication skills and be able to interact professionally within all levels of an organization. Must be able to travel to support OCONUS deployment/TDY Assignments or CONUS TDY assignments as needed. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled