Description
Leidos is seeking a skilled SATCOM Engineering Support Specialist to support our MARCENT program in Bahrain. This role provides Tier 2 network support for a complex enterprise-wide WAN/LAN network and Radio Frequency (RF) systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in SATCOM operations, network troubleshooting, and telecommunications inventory management, ensuring optimal performance and issue resolution.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s with 4+ years of experience. Additional experience, trainings, or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience providing Tier 2 network support for WAN, LAN, and RF systems.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Hands-on experience with SATCOM system operations and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) usage.
• Strong background in network security, patch management, and system monitoring.
• Experience in inventory management for telecommunications installation supplies.
• Current U.S. passport with the ability to live and work in an austere environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience working in a military or defense operations environment.

• Provide Tier 2 support for WAN, LAN, and RF systems, ensuring seamless operations.
• Operate and maintain SATCOM systems, including modems, redundancy switches, HPAs, LNAs, LNBs, ACUs, SSPAs, antennas, HVAC units, UPS, and generators (if applicable).
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting beyond Built-In-Test (BIT) capabilities using Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
• Manage telecommunications installation supplies and maintain daily inventory tracking.
• Operate and support satellite radios, FDMA, TDMA modems, and iDirect or Linkway modems and hubs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop best practices for network configurations, monitoring, patch management, and security enforcement.