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SATCOM SME

SystekRemote, ORApril 14th, 2026
SATCOM SME The SATCOM SME will support our AISR customer. This position is remote. RESPONSIBILITIES SATCOM operations testing and troubleshooting: terminals, modems and baseband (including COMSEC/TRANSEC). Detailed knowledge and experience with AISR architecture, systems and equipment to include FMV Dissemination, SATCOM Tactical Relays, Platforms and Ground Stations. Develop test plans, conduct test events and generate test reports. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning for networks ranging from small scale to complex next-generation networking capabilities Perform network changes, ensuring compliance with defined procedures and ensuring clear and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders Develop system specifications and technical requirements, project planning, risk management, customer relationship management, quality assurance, enterprise-level systems development, software security architecture and best practices. Attend meetings, working groups, design reviews, and technology discussions which will need to be analyzed, filtered, and captured within architecture development initiatives. Monitors system performance and implement performance optimizations to identify and rectify issues Documents network issues and resolutions for future reference Manages all system back-ups and restorations Manage user accounts, permissions, and network security Maintain all licensing and information and manage software security In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager as required. Duties may include: Communications Security (COMSEC) Keying Material (KEYMAT) handling Familiarization with Cryptographic Controlled Items (CCI) Transmission Security (TRANSEC) coordination Modems to include management and data interface configurations Lab management and test-bed hardware and software maintenance Cybersecurity STIG Compliance Conduct Training of AISR Equipment and Systems QUALIFICATIONS 15 years of hands-on experience with DoD AISR and commercial and military SATCOM systems and ground stations, to include 3 of the following 5 areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training. Experience may be achieved simultaneously. Experience configuring network protocols and technologies to include MPLS, BGP/MBGP/iBGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IPSEC, RIP, and DMVPN Experience configuring Multicast protocols and technologies to include PIM, IGMP, MSDP, and MDS Experience configuring Access control, NGFWs, and encryption (IPSEC, SSL, PKI) Experience configuring Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Routing Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), and Quality of Service (QoS) protocols on classified and unclassified networks Experience working with a variety of Cisco and Palo Alto Network Operating Systems (PAN-OS and IOS XR/XE). Experience working with management protocols SNMPv3, ACS, Radius/TACACS+ 8years of related experience in design and computer network architecture and data communication networks Demonstrable experience in configuring, implementing, installing, commissioning and supporting data LAN and WAN network solutions based on Cisco products In-depth understanding of network infrastructure routing and switching concepts and technologies, advanced IP addressing, dynamic routing protocols In-depth understanding of end-to-end secure network concepts, technologies and protocols including Access control, Next generation, stateful firewalls technologies, Intrusion Prevention, Encryption (IPSEC, SSL, PKI), and security events Proven troubleshooting and problem diagnosis skills Platform technology knowledge and experience of: Cisco branch, service and edge router platforms Cisco Digital Network Architecture Cisco Campus Lan switches Cisco Firepower, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances, and Palo Alto Firewalls DoD 8140 Requirements: CompTIA Network+ & CompTIA Security+ or CCNA Security SECURITY CLEARANCE Active DoD Secret Security Clearance TRAVEL 50% Travel required Job Code: 1158