Sr Mission Communication Specialist; Network​/Satellite

Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy.

Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. Our 2,750+ professionals are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on challenging nuclear security issues.

• Participates in GMCP and ECN Program drills, exercises, and real-life CONUS/OCONUS missions.
• Designs and implements network systems supporting ECN programs and projects, including installation, operation, security, and maintenance of the satellite network infrastructure.
• Identifies, defines, documents satellite network infrastructure requirements and recommends solutions to management.
• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains satellite network infrastructure software and hardware.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to cyber and data operations engineering teams to ensure satellite network designs and implementations are effectively integrated.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure satellite network architecture and maintenance requirements are incorporated into systems and cyber design, development, and implementation processes.
• Stays updated on latest technologies, industry trends, and security threats; provides recommendations for improving the satellite network.
• Provides cybersecurity guidance and support throughout the IT system lifecycle.
• Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data.
• Troubleshoots the installation, operation, build, and maintenance of mission response infrastructure equipment, software, hardware, video teleconference, audio-visual and next generation communications kits.
• Specializes in satellite communications and assists other senior engineering staff as required.
• Mentors junior staff; participates in the Deployment Authorization Program (DAP) for emergency response and temporary duty location travel for non-emergency response.
• Participates in training activities and exercises; may serve as an emergency responder as job dictates.
• Supports national emergency response groups’ drills, exercises, and real-world events through on-call availability and travel as required.
• May travel as part of an installation or restoration team; promotes project management best practices and continuous improvement.
• Develops and complies with validation requirements, standard operating procedures, and change control maintenance for product lifecycle; performs within change control and ticketing systems.
• Participates in after-hours support pool; requires evening and weekend availability.
• Develops and maintains procurements, procedures, documents, inventories, and reports to ensure compliance with DOE Orders and company procedures.
• Maintains deployment-ready status of processes, plans, vehicles, equipment, and systems; may establish working relationships with client and vendor organizations.
• Interfaces with clients, outside businesses, governmental, tribal, and military agencies as required; contributes to a productive, respectful work environment with excellent customer service.

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent with at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent training in satellite communications.
• Ability to design and implement satellite network infrastructure based on organizational requirements.
• Detailed understanding of Satellite Communications and Teleport Operations and Maintenance, LTE EPC and Cell Base Station operation, mobile satellite and hardware kits, Ground Multi-Band Terminal and related radio/LOS equipment.
• Experience with satellite modems, TSSP interface, multiplexers, up/down converters, HPA, LNA, antenna…