Responsibilities The SATCOM Operator activates and provides telecommunications services in accordance with Telecommunications Service Orders, Gateway Access Authorizations, and Satellite Access Authorizations. The selected candidate will demonstrate knowledge in theory and practicality of Radiofrequency (RF) Physics as pertaining to satellite communications to include Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA). The SATCOM Operator operates and monitors all installed satellite earth terminals, modems and associated baseband equipment at the SATCOM facility. This includes but is not limited to AN/GSC-52(met), AN/GSC-70, AN/USC 63(MIDAS), AN/FSC-138(EHF), RT-1828(UHF), commercial SATCOM Earth Terminals, and Up/Down and block frequency converters, and adjusting radio frequency/intermediate frequency (RF/IF) gain levels for each as required. Other responsibilityes are for IP modems ( Linkway, iDirect), and setting-up inter-nodal data links via time domain multiplexing equipment such as the Link 2 , ST-1000 and PSAX (ATM) systems. The SATCOM Operator operates various encryption devices to include KIV-7, and KG-175(TACLANE) series and strap, key load, and verification of lock for all installed encryption equipment. Other duties performed by the SATCOM Operator may include: * Using various test equipment to include spectrum analyzer and digital communications systems analyzers for testing and isolating faulty trunks, circuits, or equipment. * Provide update and proper reporting to immediate supervisor of any faulty equipment for upper-level maintenance action. * Use various order wire circuits for all required reporting and troubleshooting with distant end users in support of MILSATCOM/Commercial satellite operations control centers.
* Take initial trouble calls from distant end users and proceed with trouble shooting and testing procedures without excessive guidance. * Provide required notification of higher authority and problem escalation on time.
* Operate all Information systems and their associated applications for the control, monitor and configuration of equipment in support of SATCOM operations
* Originate all written reports, to include routine 24, After-Action Reports, HAZCON, Detailed Outage Reports and Daily Equipment Status Reports and other reports as required.
* Read, understand, and accept accountability, by signature, for the proper handling of materials from the Classified Material System (CMS), to include the safeguarding of safe combinations and watch-to-watch inventories of all assigned Communications Security (COMSEC) keying materials and equipment. * Provide screening of visitor IDs and access authorization pursuant to the site's physical security requirements.
* Perform Level 1 preventive maintenance and associated daily/weekly equipment readings as required.
* Perform minor janitorial duties to include cleaning of restrooms, food preparation area, general cleaning, sweeping and mopping. This position is located in Hawaii. There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
*THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD* Qualifications Minimum Requirements: * Appropriate/relevant Bachelor degree from accredited university OR one (1) of the following current acceptable vendor certifications: * SCTE Broadband Premises Technician (BPT); * SCTE Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS); * Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA); * COMPTIA Network
* At least two years' experience SATCOM experience
* Active and current Secret security clearance
* Ability to pass an extensive government background investigation
* Entry level experience in satellite communications; trained on military SATCOM system or equivalent civilian satellite systems; familiarity with test equipment used in troubleshooting circuits, trunks, and satellite paths
* MUST meet Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualifications IAW DoD 8140.1, SECNAV M-5239.2 and all DoD and DoN CSWF directives/instructions meeting minimum Code 47 Intermediate requirements
* A graduate of the Military 25S MOS training (Satellite Communications Operator/Maintenance) or similar technical education course is preferred.
* Ability to work rotating shifts
Desired Requirements: * Experience working in a large military satellite facility using the MIDAS computer system.
* Operational experience using Digital Communications Systems Analyzers for Bit Error Rate Testing of trunks and circuits whenever called upon to do so.
* Experience in making written reports to routine Situation Reports (SITREPS), After-Reports, and Daily Equipment Status Reports as requested by the Shift Lead and/or other supervisors.
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