Senior Satcom Engineer - Site Lead

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Responsible for the design, installation, analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer networks. Develops and maintains a network that provides maximum and efficient performance and reliability for users. Performs tasks such as installation and configuration, testing and maintenance on new server hardware and software infrastructures; identification, diagnosis and resolution of network problems; and maintenance of required certification from key vendors. Responsible for keeping the network secure from a variety of threats and the recommendation and scheduling of network repairs.

 

• Oversee the NSC Mission Management Team (MMT) to coordinate and prioritize missions for GAIT.
• Oversee the Network Engineering and iDirect/Satellite Technician teams for the delivery of engineering services.
• Oversee shift Lead personnel to perform the GAIT OC duties listed below to fulfill the 24/7/365 operational requirement.
• Overall responsible for GAIT missions and NSC operations.
• Coordinate GAIT missions with the RHN Site Leads or their designated representative as required.
• Prepare reports to include the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Executive Summary, the GAIT Master Status Tracker and others as required.
• Coordinate and prioritize GAIT mission planning, execution and teardown as prescribed by the government.
• Coordinate, plan and make prioritization recommendations for new GAIT points of presence (POPs).
• Manage GAIT resources to include personnel. Overall responsible for shift management to ensure that fully qualified personnel are on duty. Responsible for personnel training as required for new capabilities and to certify that new personnel are qualified on all tasks required for their position. Validate and submit for government approval all travel requests.
• Manage GAIT financial resources. Track expenditures and submit a monthly financial report. Manage the GAIT New Employee Training and Certification Program ensuring compliance with the government standards of knowledge. Provide remediation for any new employee not making suitable progress in the onboarding process. Inform the government prior to any member being allowed to operate independently as a shift member upon completion of the site certification program.

• Prior Army (preferred)/military SATCOM and/or tactical network experience
• Bachelors Degree - preferred, or 8+ years of equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience performing Network Administration/Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance - required.
• Must be local to the Ft. Gordon area.

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