SATCOM Engineer - Journeyman

Responsibilities

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting‑edge C2

ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Network Engineer - Junior to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

As a Network Engineer - Junior, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Possesses and applies expertise in developing diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting methodologies for mission‑critical C2
  
  ISR SATCOM network challenges.
• Independently performs end‑to‑end infrastructure testing and connectivity verification for complex SATCOM links, diagnosing issues related to signal acquisition, modulation, and routing.
• Conducts advanced technical diagnostic strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve moderate to complex SATCOM network performance issues across global transport systems.
• Implements and refines proactive monitoring and predictive troubleshooting methodologies specifically for SATCOM network environments, minimizing potential disruptions.
• Coordinates with DISA Operational Support Cell (OSC) and command Satellite Operations (SATOPS)-ISR for specific SATCOM link reconfigurations or problem resolution.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in resolving complex SATCOM network problems, ensuring continuous operational effectiveness and minimal communication disruptions.
• Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools:
  Task Order portal;
  Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project;
  Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems;
  Service Now;
  Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows;
  SharePoint libraries;
  Confluence;
  Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories;
  Archer GRC; internal audit portals;
  Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control;
  Power BI with R/Python integration;
  Tableau; predictive analytics engines;
  Teams;
  Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: SATCOM monitoring tools (L3 Harris SRVT, Element Management Systems); RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes); network modeling and simulation software (OPNET, Riverbed Modeler, MATLAB); cabling and installation tools (fiber termination kits, copper testers); project documentation templates;
  Service Desk ticketing systems (Service Now, Remedy); network diagramming software (Visio, Lucidchart); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, Arc Sight, QRadar).

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level;
  Minimum of 5 years experience with a BS/BA degree or 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 0 years’ experience with a Ph.D., 9 years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441;
  Element: IT;
  Work Role:
  Network Operations Specialist;
  Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Ability obtain

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

• Location:
  
  Pope Army Airfield, NC
• On‑site expectations:
  Full‑time on‑site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel:
  May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites…