at Castalia Systems, LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Castalia Systems has an opening for a highly motivated individual to be a SATCOM Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS), providing 24/7/365 technical and operational support to tactical customers accessing DoD Gateway facilities. Personnel shall provide support to an extremely complex IP-Based SATCOM network. Candidate will be “mission essential” and able to support rotating 12, 10, or 8hr shifts based upon the requirement and resources available.
· Perform IP network support to include configuration of switches, routers, firewalls and voice equipment.
· Perform IP satellite modem support to include configuration and issue of option/boot files.
· Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SATCOM and IP network issues.
· Remotely access and de-access customers into the IP/SATCOM networks.
· Verify equipment is operating in the baseline configuration and react to alarms as necessary.
· Remotely provide global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways utilizing the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) and Gateway Access Authorization (GAA).
· Utilize ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our client’s Baseband, IF, and RF Communications.
· High School diploma and 2-4 yrs. of relevant experience.
· Be able to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in written form.
· Must possess DoD 8570, IAT Level II (SEC+ or equivalent) Certification.
· Minimum Secret clearance.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Moderate level IP/Networking experience including hands-on configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and IP Modems.
· Moderate level knowledge of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateways, call managers, performance enhancing proxies (PEP), and telephony systems.
· Moderate understanding and experience with the operation/configuration of MILSATCOM encryption devices.
· Moderate understanding and experience in the implementation and delivery of DISN services (VoIP, VoSIP, VTC, NIPR, SIPR).
· Moderate understanding and experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) architecture and signal flow.
· Utilization of SAA/GAAs as source documentation for network configuration.
· Ability to manage IP over SATCOM networks using iDirect or equivalent FM-TDMA hubs.
· CCNA/CCNP
Requisition ID: 2023-1558
External Company Name: Castalia Systems, LLC
External Company URL: www.castaliasystems.com
