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Peraton

Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Aurora, CO · On-site

$80K - $128K/yr

Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and ... Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services * Coordinates factory ...

Peraton

Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Aurora, CO · On-site

$80K - $128K/yr

Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and ... Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services * Coordinates factory ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Production Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Perform Transmission Operations Center (TOC) duties, leveraging modern IP video and satellite ... Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of modern broadcast operating systems, iNews, and core ...

Fox

Production Technician

Dallas, TX

$17 - $21.25/hr

Perform Transmission Operations Center (TOC) duties, leveraging modern IP video and satellite ... Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of modern broadcast operating systems, iNews, and core ...

NEP GROUP

MCR Operator

Miami, FL

$17 - $22.75/hr

The MCR Operator position will require late nights, weekends and holidays, 40 hours per week, with ... Familiarity with Satellite transmissions and RF delivery * Excellent Computer Skills * Excellent ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Cloud Engineer I

Sterling, VA · On-site

$45/hr

Working knowledge of MPEG-4 encoders, MPEG Transport Stream analyzers and satellite transmission ... recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia--ensuring speed, quality, and ...

Tribune Media

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$27.87 - $46.68/hr

Nexstar Media Chicago is a powerhouse in linear TV and streaming, operating 5 studios, 3 control ... Ross Xpression/Tessera, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission. * Ability to use ...

FOX News Network, LLC

ENG Field Photographer

New York, NY · On-site

$44 - $55/hr

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Weather FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated ... Familiarity with LiveU, satellite transmission, and streaming technology * Ability to obtain FAA ...

WOWK-TV

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Chicago, IL

$27.87 - $46.68/hr

Nexstar Media Chicago is a powerhouse in linear TV and streaming, operating 5 studios, 3 control ... Ross Xpression/Tessera, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission. * Ability to use ...

Fox

ENG Field Photographer

New York, NY · On-site

$44 - $55/hr

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Weather FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated ... Familiarity with LiveU, satellite transmission, and streaming technology * Ability to obtain FAA ...

ActioNet

Network Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K/yr

Certification in a Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.) * SolarWinds ... and Satellite transmission systems. * Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data ...

ActioNet

Network Engineer

San Diego, CA

Certification in a Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.) * SolarWinds ... and Satellite transmission systems. * Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data ...

Auria

Network Engineer

Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

... Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.). • SolarWinds Server and ... and Satellite transmission systems. • Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Network Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K/yr

Certification in a Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.) * SolarWinds ... and Satellite transmission systems. * Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Network Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K/yr

Certification in a Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.) * SolarWinds ... and Satellite transmission systems. * Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data ...

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Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Aurora, CO • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$80K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supports 24x7 operations and management for satellite Command & Control antennas.

  • Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities.

  • Establishes and maintains an up-to-date picture of satellite command and control activities, including schedules, system status, and system availability.

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Responsibilities
Ready to make an impact? Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.
Responsibilities of the position:
  • The Satellite Ground Terminal Operator will be responsible but not limited to: Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas
  • Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities
  • Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures
  • Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services
  • Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections
  • Expert level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts
  • Working under only general direction, provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems.
  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

The position will support third shift.
**This role will be working a non-rotating 8-hour shift schedule supporting a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. Occasional work may be required outside those times*
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or an Associates degree with 4 years of experience. In lieu of degree, a High School diploma and 6 or more years of experience is required.
  • Position requires a TS/SCI with poly. Ability to sit for the poly and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request.
  • One (1) or more years of crew experience in an operational environment (Space, DoD, Intel, Operations Center Crew experience is highly desired)
  • Knowledge of Space Domain Operations
  • Willingness to work non-standard work hours based on mission requirements

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly
  • Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications Technician
  • Understanding Radio Frequency fundamentals Satellite C2 operations experience with operating satellite ground terminals /antennas
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
  • Excellent communication skills

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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