This is a job for a Satellite Communications Lead-SBX position with the company located in Madison, MS area. 

Job Summary: The SBX-MI program performs Operations & Sustainment (O&S) onboard an advanced radar system mounted on a modified oil-drilling vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and storms within the PACOM AOR that supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). 

Responsibilities: Monitoring hardware performance and satellite link connectivity. Performs pro-active monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation. Accomplishes this through use of network management system(s) and associated assets on a continuous (rotating shifts) basis. Interfaces with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations. (Network Operations Center). Performing preventive and corrective maintenance. Supporting on-board and shore-side engineering analysis. Reporting of failures, degradation of services, and maintenance which impact SBX-1 operational readiness and mission support services. Provide support for rack drawings and topologies via red-line updates if required because of equipment replacement and/or technology refresh. Monitor In-Flight Data Telecommunications (IDT) shelter conditions, perform housekeeping, corrosion monitoring, and assessments to support shore side analysis. Provide monitoring, reporting and predetermined troubleshooting for: BC Communications Node, GMD Communications Network (GCN), IFICS Data Terminal.

Qualifications: 10 years of experience working in an Operational Environment supporting military missions. Active SECRET clearance. Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment and many different organizations. Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team. Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results. Experience working in a maritime environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired. US Navy's A-Schools for Operations Specialists or the equivalent civilian training. Experience performing in a deployed remote work environment for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.