Engineer (UHF SATCOM Operations & Maintenance) for NATO with security clearance

Duties:

Under the direction of Section Head (SATCOM Operations UHF Service Delivery Manager) the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

- Is responsible for O&M management of NATO UHF Control Capability (NUCC) and UHF satellite radio assets & software programmable Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) units supporting current Allied Operations & Missions (AOMs) standing missions (Maritime Air NRF Training etc.) and NATO Exercises throughout their in service life.

- Configuration set-up and maintenance of VISON VNCC/IWCC and Spectrum Monitoring software asit relates to the NUCC.

- Provides second level operational and technical support to NATO personnel operating NATO UHF controllers and deployed Out of Area channel controller (OOACC).

- Implements the approval of new UHF Services in terms of defining the controllers configuration.

- Implements the programming of each TACSAT terminal using system-specific programming application tools.

- Establishes publishes and maintains a DAMA/IW Terminal Base Address (TBA) database for NATO deployed users.

- Prepares and maintains Operational Manuals for the NATO UHF Controllers and TACSAT SATCOM terminals.

- Provides technical expertise for the NATO portfolio of UHF terminal variants as required.

- Carries out incident fault and trend analysis and develops engineering change proposals.

- Liaises with NCIA Program Managers on new Critical Urgent Requirement (CUR) and Project Support Requirement (PSR).

- Provides technical expertise in staffing of configuration change proposals system enhancement suggestions and relevant configuration control actions related to UHF DAMA/IW equipment and associated test equipment.

- Coordinates TACSAT equipment movements in conjunction with SHAPE J6 CYOC.

- Maintains user and equipment inventories for the SCPC/DAMA/IW system and TACSAT terminals.

- Participates in studies on depot support rationalization and rationalization of resources in support of the UHF SATCOM systems and associated management systems including all TACSAT terminals.

- Interfaces with end users in all NATO deployed Area of Operations (AORs) and responds to UHF space segment Satellite Access Requests (SAR). Releases UHF Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) or Satellite Access Denials (SAD) as appropriate.

- Participates in identifying UHF SATCOM budget requirements (O&M and operational support) in conjunction with the Service Manager.

- Provides technical expertise for Capability Packages related to UHF SATCOM as required.

- Participates in the technical portion of inspections and JFAI as new systems arrive and conducts follow-up actions on the clearance of deficiencies.

- Creates technical standards as directed and maintains the interface and configuration control documentation and procedures.

- Maintains a record of all sites where non-NCIA equipment has been approved for interface to NATO systems and ensures compliance with the associated MOU/MOA/MWA.

- Provides or arranges emergency intervention on-site. Monitors the status of hazardous conditions (HAZCON) and coordinates emergency support as required.

- The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

- Performs other duties as may be required.

Requirements Description:

- At least 5 years relevant experience to include:

Experience in the operation and maintenance of UHF SATCOM systems

Experience in the development implementation testing and maintenance of UHF SATCOM IW DAMA and SCPC waveforms as well as related spectrum monitoring and network management systems.

- Sound practical experience in the design development implementation testing and maintenance of modern communications or information systems in a LAN/WAN environment.

- Sound knowledge and practical experience with radio communication systems and techniques.

- Sound knowledge in UHF TACSAT Communication systems and requirements.

- Sound knowledge and practical experience in frequency planning and coordination for SATCOM systems.

- Sound knowledge and practical experience related with operation of radio systems.

- Working knowledge of MS Office suite.

Desirable Experience and Education:

- ITIL certification.

- Sound knowledge and practical experience with wideband SATCOM systems (e.g. SHF and/or EHF SATCOM Systems).

- Demonstrable evidence in maintaining knowledge of advances in Information Technology.

- Member of a recognized professional body or institution.

- Familiarity with military telecommunications and information systems.

- Practical experience at least of one year as a team leader.

- Knowledge of communications protocols and practical experience of using communications diagnostic test.

- Knowledge of CIS and its concepts policies and architectures.

- Practical experience in the maintenance of secure computer systems.

- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.

- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization including