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Satellite Ground Terminal Operator Security Clearance

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, USA
Listing for: Peraton
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 86000 - 138000 USD Yearly USD 86000.00 138000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Satellite Ground Terminal Operator with Security Clearance
About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About

The Role 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 two or more years of experience, in lieu of degree High School diploma, six or more years of experience

* 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 (SATCOM) 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
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at  Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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