Specialist, Systems Engineer – Wideband Planner

Role Overview

• Work a shift schedule that provides 24/7/365 support to the RSSC
• Follow all Wideband Planner Operating Instructions provided by the Wideband Cell Chief
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of the Wideband SATCOM Control procedures for DSCS and WGS
• Review SARs for use, validity, priority, and availability for the wideband SATCOM constellation
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of computing technical satellite link configurations within the CNPS software
• Grant SAA per a SAR and schedule the mission within the CNPS for future incorporation
• Review change requests for current SAA; ensure requests can be validated for change or revoked due to frequency and/or schedule conflicts
• Assist troubleshooting efforts from the WSOCs for assigned transmission links
• Assist the WSOCs in troubleshooting and eliminating anomalous transmission and payload conditions
• Provide support with identifying, isolating, and resolving frequency interference events, theater spectrum management activities, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) events
• Comply with all U.S. export requirements and regulations
• Track, coordinate, and/or deny user and control mission Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs)
• Support and monitor system upgrades and satellite activation within the RSSC mission area
• Plan and coordinate WGS satellite Spectrum Information Gathering (SIG) changes with the WSOCs
• Provide applicable information on the current and future status of the RSSC mission area for recurring command staff briefings to the Wideband Cell Chief
• Travel within the mission area to conduct staff assistance and training visits for CCMDs, Services, Agencies, and IPs on behalf of the RSSC

Requirements

• Active TS Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• OD 8570.01-M IAT Level 1 certification (e.g. A+CE, CCNA Security, Network+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Domain knowledge of Cisco IOS PKI CA server or integration of Cisco devices into an existing PKI infrastructure.
• Advanced Linux networking experience such as KVM virtual switches and Virtual Machine Manager
• Network Security Technology to include encryption (HAIPE, IPSec, IKEv2, PKI)
• Communication Systems planning with DISA and other GOVT TACLANE communications providers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and negotiate solutions with other engineering disciplines.
• Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Tech Stack

• iOS
• Linux
• TypeScript

Benefits

• 24/7/365 support to the RSSC
• Periodic night, weekend, and holiday work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products