Senior Technician (Satcom) Ne

Senior Technician (Satcom)
Ne
Liguria, Ne

Language: High proficiency level in English language

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Essential Qualifications/Experience: Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience, or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience. 2+ years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight. Essential basic experience of:Antenna sub-system including; radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair. Transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers. MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers, and switches. Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision. GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems. Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems. In-depth knowledge of digital techniques. TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles, and telecommunications quality assurance practices. Testing and maintenance of modern communications systems. Desirable Qualifications/Experience: On-line performance, accounting, fault, security, and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice & data transfer. Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. DUTIES/ROLE: Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Anchor Component and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SAC site. Maintain SAC site logs and ensure proper outage reporting. Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders. Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces. Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures. Participate in On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCIA Academy training program. Perform all duties requested by Station Command, related to the daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community. Deputize for higher grade staff, if required. Perform other duties as may be required.

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