Junior Network Administrator

The Network Administrative Operator plays a crucial role in providing organizational maintenance and operational support services to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2 SOPS).

• Responsible for monitoring the GPS ground systems in real-time, including the Master Control Station (MCS), Alternate MCS (AMCS), and six Ground Stations.
• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot ground system anomalies in accordance with published technical orders.
• Monitor communication between the MCS, AMCS, Ground Stations, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and other external users, promptly reporting issues to the 2 SOPS Mission Commander and appropriate agencies.
• Conduct mission operations transfer procedures between MCS and AMCS, and relocate to the backup location as required.
• Requires excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a 24/7 team environment.

• Security+ with Continuing Education
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate must be willing to support a 24/7 shiftwork schedule;
  Shift rotation will be dependent on best candidate
• Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
• Familiarity with operations and sustainment of satellite communication ground systems
• Experience providing real‑time GPS ground systems monitoring
• Experience monitoring status of communication lines between internal and external users
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting ground system anomalies in accordance with published technical orders
• Experience reporting ground system and communication status to the 2 SOPS Mission Commander and appropriate agencies
• Experience conducting mission operations transfer procedures between MCS and AMCS and relocating to the back‑up location, as required.
• Bachelor's degree or in lieu of degree related years' experience in related field will be considered.
• Clearance Requirement Secret Clearance