Satellite Communications Technician

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Satellite Communications Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.

Responsibilities

• Shift work is required to support 24x7 operations; availability to work any shift/designated hours including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule.
• Operate the Satellite Communications primary and remote terminals/nodes.
• Perform line-ready unit maintenance actions on the primary and remote terminals/nodes, as well as regularly scheduled Satellite Communications equipment preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with Satellite Communications antennae group equipment.
• Perform system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets.
• Perform duties of the Communications Security Officer, which include CRK and cryptographic audit log management.
• Support other areas/work centers across the NISSC II Operations and Maintenance contract as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of full-time work (general) experience.
• Minimum 6 months of directly related experience.
• Current DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Sec+).
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level (Top Secret/SCI).
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Military Satellite Communications Systems Operations and Maintenance.
• Experience operating the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals.
• Experience performing maintenance tasks associated with Satellite Communications Systems.
• Experience with system administration functions for user accounts, including password resets.
• Experience performing duties of the Communications Security Officer, including CRK and cryptographic audit log management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Pay

Up to $95,000 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.