SATCOM Engineer - Senior

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 C2ISR 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 SATCOM Engineer - Senior to support this mission at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa. 

Responsibilities:  

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

• Serves as a lead technical expert in designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting methodologies for C2ISR SATCOM network challenges.  
• Leads complex end-to-end infrastructure testing and connectivity verification efforts for critical SATCOM links and integrated systems, providing expert analysis and problem resolution.  
• Architects and deploys advanced technical diagnostic strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve systemic SATCOM network performance issues across global transport systems, ensuring continuous operational effectiveness.  
• Develops and implements comprehensive proactive monitoring and predictive troubleshooting methodologies for entire SATCOM network environments, ensuring robust network stability and minimal communication disruptions.  
• Is COOP trained and provides expert guidance and coordination for pushing out routing configurations and resolving complex issues with DISA OSC and Command SATOPS-ISR.  
• Analyzes SATCOM network data and trends to identify vulnerabilities, propose architectural improvements, and develop proactive solutions for enhanced network resilience.  
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple high-impact SATCOM network assignments, guiding junior and journeyman Network Administrators/engineers, and shaping strategies for minimizing 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; ServiceNow; 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 (ServiceNow, Remedy); network diagramming software (Visio, Lucidchart); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar).  

Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level; 
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree or 4 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 2 years’ experience with a PhD. 10 years' experience w/o degree or 8 years' with AS/AA 
• 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 to obtain 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Must complete 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. 

Work Environment:  

• Location: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa 
• 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 for logistics coordination and