Satcom sme

Company Overview:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview:

This position will serve as an experienced SATCOM/ High Frequency Subject Matter Expert (SME) based out of Stuttgart in support of USEUCOM on the Enterprise-Level IT Expertise (ELITE) Contract. This position will be responsible for implementing technical support in current and future SATCOM and High Frequency (HF) operations, configuration control, and test and engineering (T&E).

Responsibilities:

• Directs resolution of operational and programmatic issues with Regional and Functional Combatant Commanders, Services, Agencies, International Partners, terminal and control Program Managers from all Services, and other SATCOM System Experts (SSEs).
• Engineers an integrated SATCOM and HF management infrastructure.
• Analyzes and processes Satellite access requests (SAR) and Gateway access requests (GAR) using Joint Integrated SATCOM TOOL (JIST).
• Executes Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Theater Information Manager (TIM) functions for command; processing and establishing GBS product deliveries for users throughout the AOR. Reviewing information exchange requirements and configuring / scheduling communications broadcast content. Products include open-source media feeds, high resolution imagery, and Full Motion Video in support of multiple operations.
• Develops accurate deliverables based on applicable policies, directives, and procedures in support of theater SATCOM and HF communications.
• Implements technical, management, and engineering staff support to the theater components and other organizations as necessary.
• Performs AO level work such as document review and writing white papers.
• Applies institutional knowledge acquired through years of direct military support, to interface, troubleshoot, and operate the following types of equipment:
• WGS/MUOS/UFO SATCOM Networks, High Frequency equipment, Radio & Antenna Fault Isolation, HF Antenna Consultation, Communications in Contested Environments, Expedient Antenna Construction, RF Network & Frequency Planning, Antenna Siting & Co-site Interference Mitigation, Expertise with HF Theater Planning and understanding of SATCOM Planning support for a CCMD/Component CMD.
• Provide technical support and asset management of all tactical and commercial satellite communications equipment supporting the EUCOM Operations Division.
• Serves as the Operations Division focal point for technical, non-technical, and administrative issues related to SATCOM.
• Operate and maintain infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems including antenna(s), amplifier(s), radio(s), and cryptographic devices
• Maintain security of KEYMAT and load appropriate segments as required to ensure availability of USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems
• Install and upgrade infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems.
• Maintains connections to internal and external consumers of USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems.
• Apply, maintain, and troubleshoot data filters at the direction of ECJ3 data consumers.
• Coordinate with remote support to resolve external outages and service degradation.
• Coordinate with customers for planned outages and service degradations.
• Advise Government and ELITE C2 systems engineers on capability gaps and implementation strategies.
• Assist Government and ELITE C2 systems engineers in analyzing customer C2 SATCOM capability requirements to identify absent or underperforming services.
• Establish, validate, periodically review, and train team members in operations, maintenance, and restoration procedures for C2 SATCOM Systems.
• Provide expert support to EUCOM staff when coordinating C2 SATCOM systems and services with CJCS, POR representatives, DISA, other EUCOM Staff, and other organizations as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as required.
• The ability to travel to remote locations supports equipment installed throughout the EUCOM AOR.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of tactical and commercial satellite communications equipment.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance infrastructure supporting USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems, including antenna(s), amplifier(s), radio(s), cryptographic devices, and associated cables and interconnects.
• Knowledge of Information Technology standards and practices.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting installations, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of satellite communications electronic systems or equipment.
• Knowledge to maintain security of KEYMAT and load appropriate segments as required to ensure availability of USEUCOM ECJ3 C2 SATCOM systems.
• Experience and skill in operating and maintaining the Tactical Receive Segment (TRS).
• Experience and skill in operating and maintaining the various radios.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux 8+
• Experience with OpenShift Container Platform.
• Experience with Global Command and Control Systems

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:

• Top Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire TS/SCI