Senior Technician (Satcom) Ne

Senior Technician (Satcom)
Ne
Liguria, Ne

Job Description Senior Technician (SATCOM) Working Location: Lughezzano, Italy 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: ü   Antenna sub-system including; radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair ü   Transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers ü   MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches ü   Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision ü   GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems ü   Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems ü   In-depth knowledge of digital techniques ü   TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices ü   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 on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCIA Academy training program -          Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community -          Deputize for higher grade staff, if required -          Performs other duties as may be required