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Vertex Aerospace LLC Satellite Comm. Operator & Maintainer SATEL008009 in Madison, Mississippi
This is a job for a Satellite Comm. Operator & Maintainer position with the company located in Madison, MS area.
Job Summary: The SBX-MI program performs Operations & Sustainment (O&S) onboard an advanced radar system mounted on a modified oil-drilling vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and storms within the PACOM AOR that supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). In performance of this mission, Vertex Sensors & Advanced Solutions division is seeking a Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer (SCO&M). *This position will require personnel to live and work for extended shifts/periods *onboard the SBX-1 platform within the PCAOM AOR.
Responsibilities: Monitoring hardware performance and satellite link connectivity. Performs pro-active monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation or failure. Accomplishes this through use of network management system(s) and associated assets on a continuous (rotating shifts) basis. Interfaces with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations. (Network Operations Center). Performing preventive and corrective maintenance. Supporting on-board and shore-side engineering analysis. Reporting of failures, degradation of services, and maintenance which impact SBX-1 operational readiness and mission support services. Provide support for rack drawings and topologies via red-line updates if required because of equipment replacement and/or technology refresh. Monitor In-Flight Data Telecommunications (IDT) shelter conditions, perform housekeeping, corrosion monitoring, and assessments to support shore side analysis. Provide monitoring, reporting and predetermined troubleshooting for: BC Communications Node, GMD Communications Network (GCN), IFICS Data Terminal. Must not be hindered by motion sickness and must pass/maintain Maritime Medical Exam IAW CENTCOM Mod 15 requirements. Must be able to balance, bend, lift up to 35 pounds, crouch, stretch, and kneel. Must be able to climb up to 10 flights of stairs regularly. Cannot be afraid of confined spaces. Cannot be afraid of heights. * *
Qualifications: 10 years of experience working in an Operational Environment supporting military missions. Active SECRET clearance. Prior experience performing operations and sustainment on AN/USC-69 SATCOM antennas or other similar SATCOM systems. Experience providing drawing changes and red-lining drawings for updates. Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment and many different organizations. Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team. Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results. Experience working in a maritime environment. Defense Security CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ Certification Requirement. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired. US Navy's A-Schools for Operations Specialists or the equivalent civilian training. Experience performing in a deployed remote work environment for extended periods of time.
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.