SC2023-003040 AGS SATCOM Technician (Telecom/Satellite) (NS) - FRI 1 Sep
EMW, Inc., Italy

Deadline Date: Friday 1 September 2023

Requirement: AGS SATCOM Technician (Telecommunications/Satellite)

Location: Sigonella, IT

Full time on-site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Not to Exceed Rate: 56 EUR

Total Scope of the request (hours): 418

Required Start Date: 16 October 2023

End Contract Date: 31 December 2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Specific Working Conditions: Usually normal office environment, may be deployed to operations-theatres, works in shifts

Duties and Role:

Under the direction of the NAGSF SPT CIS Section Head Communications/SatCom Operations Section (SCCO 0010) will perform duties such as the following:

• Operates the NAGSF Communication Desk during maintenance, trouble-shooting and flight operations.
• Works according to according to DAAA regulations.
• Maintains AGS SATCOM database, Service Request Tracking Tool and circuit database records.
• Monitors, controls and conducts first and second-level maintenance and troubleshooting of AGS SATCOM services in coordination with ESOC to support NAGSF operations.
• Manages the available resources, ensuring that all approved changes are carried out in accordance with DAAA regulations and current procedures.
• Maintains the relevant AGS Standing Operation Procedures (SOP) regarding SatCom operations
• Coordinates with Agencies/contractors. Requests resources or services covered by an existing service provision contracts.
• Supports NAGSF co-ordinating central support of NAGSF external Agencies to restore networks and communication services.
• Operates, maintains and monitors COMMS/SATCOM systems using NAGSF specific tools.
• Participates in the development and delivery of on-the-job (OJT) training to the Military members ensuring that the staff reach/maintain the correct DAAA certification required to perform their tasks in support of AGS operations.
• Work on own initiative with limited supervision, may lead others as required.
• Manages assigned material with appropriate inventories.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge amp; Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• 2 years post related experience or a Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 5 years post-related experience, or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related experience.
• Experience in system management of large modern military communication networks, interfaces and protocols.
• Three years of experience on SATCOM Systems in an operational environment.
• Experience of working in a busy, demanding operational environment.
• A very good understanding of telecommunications / network / information technology solutions amp; products.
• Standard Automatic Data Processing Knowledge
• Word Processing: Working Knowledge
• Spreadsheet: Working Knowledge
• Graphics Presentation: Working Knowledge
• Database: Working Knowledge
• eMail Clients/Web Browsers: Working Knowledge
• Web Content Management: Working Knowledge

Desirable Experience and Education:

1. Professional/Experience

• Specializations: Tactical UHF ground systems, Telecommunication Systems and Digital Communications.

Specific Experience:

• Three years practical experience with NATO or National SATCOM systems.
• Familiarity with accounting and control procedures for NATO classified equipment.
• Experience with measurement software.
• Ability to handle multiple SAR and incidents simultaneously while adapting to constantly changing requirements.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Experience in flight/aircraft related operations
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including Allied Command Operations and Allied Command Transformation.

2. Education/Training

NATO or National training:

• CIS Orientation or equivalent;
• UHF Spectrum Monitoring;
• Inmarsat training or workshop;
• Matrix training or workshop.

Job Rewards and Benefits