SATCOM Specialist (NE)

Peraton • Pope Field, NC

21h • $66,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared SATCOM Specialist (NE) - Junior to support this mission at Pope Air Base , NC . Responsibilities: As a SATCOM Specialist (NE) - Junior , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Specialist ( NE) or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 0 years’ experience with a MS/MA supervisory/managerial experience or 6 years’ experience with no degree.
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441; Element: IT; Work Role: Network Operations Specialist; Proficiency Level: Basic / Ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Applies fundamental network engineering and SATCOM principles to assist in the technical analysis and optimization strategies for C2ISR SATCOM Transport Infrastructure.
• Supports the documentation of existing SATCOM network topologies, link budgets, and operational parameters for various ground-based gateways and command SATCOM assets.
• Assists in the configuration of network devices (e.g., routers, switches) to integrate with SATCOM modems and baseband equipment, verifying basic IP connectivity.
• Contributes to the development of network designs for specific SATCOM links, ensuring adherence to basic bandwidth requirements and latency constraints.
• Aids in the analysis of SATCOM waveform characteristics and modulation schemes to understand their impact on network performance.
• Performs basic network troubleshooting for SATCOM-related issues, such as IP address conflicts or VLAN misconfigurations on ground segment equipment, reporting findings.
• Works under direct supervision, focusing on executing routine network engineering tasks within the SATCOM domain and developing foundational knowledge of C2ISR SATCOM network integration.

What This Job Offers

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