Airborne SATCOM Network Engineer

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data to achieve a mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs?Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, someone who can use their ingenuity to maintain network uptime supporting SATCOM networks across the world.

As an Airborne Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Network Engineer, you will be managing, monitoring, and enhancing local and wide-area network systems, including planning design, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites, and communications media with concentrators, bridges, and other network devices.Additionally, you will help resolve interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms. You will support performance testing and documentation, administration of networks, and configuration management, and provide input on acquisitions and design layout, as requested.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience supporting SATSTAR or SSHF networks, including engineering, planning, and testing end-to-end network connectivity

• Experience coordinating with stakeholders and supporting organizations to conduct in-depth analyses of programmatic and engineering documentation related to SATCOM and baseband requirements

• Experience configuring and establishing site-to-site VPN connectivity and VPN client software

• Experience with national airborne SATCOM systems ground operation, testing, and troubleshooting, including voice, data, or circuit analysis, to resolve network connectivity issues

• Experience providing engineering or technical support, developing technical briefings, and advising senior management, as well as providing technical updates in various forums such as working groups, meetings, conferences, or panels

• Ability to provide Information Assurance (IA) support to the ISSM essential for the successful development, deployment, and operation of the SATSTAR network

• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 10% of the time

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, or Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with testing and deployment of DoD systems or solutions

• Experience with the military

• Knowledge of military organizational hierarchy and command and control structure

• Knowledge of shipping and installation of site equipment

• Ability to initiate, manage, execute, and report tasks independently

• Master's degree

• Network+, Security+, CCNA, or CCNP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.