Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Peraton • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

Ready to make an impact? Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.
Responsibilities of the position:
The Satellite Ground Terminal Operator will be responsible but not limited to: Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas
Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities
Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures
Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services
Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections
Expert level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts
Working under only general direction, provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems.
Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
The position will support third shift.
This role will be working a non-rotating 8-hour shift schedule supporting a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. Occasional work may be required outside those times

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and two or more years of experience, in lieu of degree High School diploma, six or more years of experience
• Position requires a TS/SCI with poly. Ability to sit for the poly and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request.
• One (1) or more years of crew experience in an operational environment (Space, DoD, Intel, Operations Center Crew experience is highly desired)
• Knowledge of Space Domain Operations
• Willingness to work non-standard work hours based on mission requirements

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Technician
• Understanding Radio Frequency fundamentals Satellite C2 operations experience with operating satellite ground terminals /antennas
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas
• Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities
• Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures
• Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services
• Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections
• Provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees