• Satellite Technician

    SAIC (Springfield, VA)


    Description

    This is a communications specialist position assigned to the U.S. Department of State’s (DoS) crisis response communications office. This role requires 4 days/week onsite in Springfield, VA and allows 1 day/week of telework when not traveling. Travel can range from 15%-50%, depending on world events.

    Description of Duties:

    + Serves as a satellite and network technician.

    + Tests and configures VSATs and other crisis/contingency communications equipment.

    + Works with customers to gather communications requirements and provide solutions.

    + Works with other IRM offices to configure, test and deploy systems.

    + Deploys, often with little notice, to Department priority locations throughout the world.

    + Troubleshoots systems both in the field and remotely by phone.

    + Helps maintain accurate inventory.

    + Job will require heavy lifting at times.

    + Administrative tasks as assigned.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required Education & Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering and 7+ years’ experience in Information Systems and Technology Management; AS and 9+ years; or high school and 11+ years.

    + Experience with site surveys, satellite acquisition, installation, configuration and troubleshooting tactical VSAT.

    + Advanced knowledge of satellite communications to include iDirect satellite modems, ISCP, and ISCP technologies.

    + Advanced knowledge of information systems, concepts and methods.

    + Exposure to multiple IT disciplines, enterprise IT architecture principles and methods sufficient to determine the capabilities and compatibilities of equipment and systems.

    + Excellent communications skills and well versed with Microsoft Office software.

    + Candidate will work closely with company, contractor personnel, and Government personnel to conduct operational activities and must work well in a team environment.

    + Technically capable, fast learner, quality minded, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independent of supervision.

    + Detail-minded with an extraordinary work ethic.

    Required Clearance:

    + US Citizenship.

    + Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

    REQNUMBER: 2507446

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