Site Specialist Trainee / Secret Clearance

Company: Peraton
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Site Specialist (SS) Trainee in Las Cruces, NM. The Site Specialist (SS) is the Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the White Sands Complex (WSC) ground stations and responsible for leading technical operations under supervision by the Operations Supervisor (OS).

Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Operating here are two functionally identical satellite ground terminals: the White Sands Ground Terminal, and the Second TDRSS Ground Terminal. These ground terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA's orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft (satellites), and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. WSC serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our ever growing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.

This position is responsible for:

* Responsible for each TT&C asset and user services running at the assigned site.
* Responsible for working with the Communication Services Controllers, Satellite Controllers and Schedulers guiding them through anomalies and routine procedures.
* Responsible for monitoring the Data Interface Systems (DIS), Common Time and Frequency System (CTFS), Demand Access system (DAS), WSC Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) / Data Interface Service Capability (WDISC), SN Gateway, (SNG) and the Space Link Equipment (SLE).
* Responsible for operation of the Extended TDRS Ground Terminal (ETGT), the Australian TDRS Terminal (ATF) and coordinates with the Ground Equipment Technicians to monitor TDRS Digital Signal Distribution (TDSD) and other assets.
* Makes recommendations for system configurations and troubleshooting system anomalies; works closely with the OS and ground technicians to lead troubleshooting and restoration efforts.
* Conducting shift change briefings to inform crew of scheduled activities and other significant events.
* Complete the certification process, which is typically 3 - 5 months in duration on average, through a combination of in-house classroom training and On-the-Job (OJT) apprenticeship culminating in formal job task demonstration and examination.
* Generation of accurate and timely discrepancy reporting for pre and post anomaly operations.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Associate's degree (or equivalent work experience) and 2+ years' of related experience.
* 1+ year experience with Satellite Communications or Network Operations.
* This position will be union and you will be required to join.
* Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to have an active SECRET security clearance and be able to maintain the clearance.
* An Interim Secret clearance is acceptable to start.



Desired Qualifications

* Four year technical degree highly desired.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Motivated, safety minded, and demonstrate a team attitude.
* The ability to work well under pressure and possess excellent coordination skills.

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator, we are a trusted provider of highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and NASA. Every day, our 10,000 employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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