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SATCOM Network Support Specialist

Novul SolutionsIL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking a mission-ready SATCOM Network Support Specialist to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS) mission at Hill AFB, UT. This role provides 24/7/365 technical and operational support to tactical customers accessing DoD gateway facilities, working across an extremely complex IP-based SATCOM network. Candidates must be dependable, operationally disciplined, and comfortable supporting rotating shifts in a mission essential environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor network events and element management failures in real time (24x7x365).
  • Create/update tickets in DISA ticketing applications for customer issue tracking and resolution (Baseband, IF, RF).
  • Configure/troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and voice equipment.
  • Configure/support IP satellite modems; issue option/boot/RSP files.
  • Remotely access/de-access customers into IP/SATCOM networks.
  • Troubleshoot SATCOM/IP issues with gateway facilities and deployed operators.
  • Verify equipment remains in baseline configuration.
  • Provide remote gateway configurations using SAA/GAA authorizations.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
  • HS diploma + 2-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) by start date.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operations environment.
  • Moderate experience/knowledge in one or more: SAA/GAA documentation, MILSATCOM encryption devices, SATCOM architecture & signal flow.
  • Ability to manage IP over SATCOM using iDirect/Linkway/EBEM or equivalent FM-TDMA hubs.

Benefits

Core Benefits:
  • Paid Time OffPTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
  • Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
  • Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
  • 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
  • Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly

Health Benefits:
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
  • INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
  • Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
  • Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:
  • Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
  • $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
  • Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
  • Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:
  • Performance bonus - Project-based
  • Yearly bonus - Company based

Skills

Encryption
Payroll

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